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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,686.53, 6,467.43 and 2,562.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,686.53, 6,467.43 and 2,562.02 is: 3,535.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,686.53 : 6,467.43 = 2,562.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,686.53/6,467.43 = 2,562.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,686.53x = 6,467.43 × 2,562.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,686.53x = 16,569,708.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,569,708.50/4,686.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,535.61

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