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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,750.51, 6,555.25 and 2,761.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,750.51, 6,555.25 and 2,761.04 is: 3,809.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,750.51 : 6,555.25 = 2,761.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,750.51/6,555.25 = 2,761.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,750.51x = 6,555.25 × 2,761.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,750.51x = 18,099,307.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,099,307.46/4,750.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,809.97

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