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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,663.72, 6,435.92 and 2,567.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,663.72, 6,435.92 and 2,567.84 is: 3,543.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,663.72 : 6,435.92 = 2,567.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,663.72/6,435.92 = 2,567.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,663.72x = 6,435.92 × 2,567.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,663.72x = 16,526,399.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,526,399.97/4,663.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,543.61

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