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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,750.82, 6,557.52 and 2,762.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,750.82, 6,557.52 and 2,762.27 is: 3,812.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,750.82 : 6,557.52 = 2,762.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,750.82/6,557.52 = 2,762.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,750.82x = 6,557.52 × 2,762.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,750.82x = 18,113,607.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,113,607.98/4,750.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,812.74

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