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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,750.03, 6,555.50 and 2,761.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,750.03, 6,555.50 and 2,761.48 is: 3,811.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,750.03 : 6,555.50 = 2,761.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,750.03/6,555.50 = 2,761.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,750.03x = 6,555.50 × 2,761.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,750.03x = 18,102,882.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,102,882.14/4,750.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,811.11

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