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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,663.87, 6,436.43 and 2,567.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,663.87, 6,436.43 and 2,567.99 is: 3,543.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,663.87 : 6,436.43 = 2,567.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,663.87/6,436.43 = 2,567.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,663.87x = 6,436.43 × 2,567.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,663.87x = 16,528,700.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,528,700.76/4,663.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,543.99

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