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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,750.38, 6,556.33 and 2,762.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,750.38, 6,556.33 and 2,762.10 is: 3,812.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,750.38 : 6,556.33 = 2,762.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,750.38/6,556.33 = 2,762.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,750.38x = 6,556.33 × 2,762.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,750.38x = 18,109,192.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,109,192.50/4,750.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,812.16

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