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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,663.85, 6,436.09 and 2,567.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,663.85, 6,436.09 and 2,567.97 is: 3,543.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,663.85 : 6,436.09 = 2,567.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,663.85/6,436.09 = 2,567.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,663.85x = 6,436.09 × 2,567.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,663.85x = 16,527,689.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,527,689.25/4,663.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,543.79

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