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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,750.08, 6,556.48 and 2,761.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,750.08, 6,556.48 and 2,761.52 is: 3,811.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,750.08 : 6,556.48 = 2,761.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,750.08/6,556.48 = 2,761.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,750.08x = 6,556.48 × 2,761.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,750.08x = 18,105,850.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,105,850.65/4,750.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,811.69

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