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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,752.63, 6,557.27 and 2,863.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,752.63, 6,557.27 and 2,863.31 is: 3,950.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,752.63 : 6,557.27 = 2,863.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,752.63/6,557.27 = 2,863.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,752.63x = 6,557.27 × 2,863.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,752.63x = 18,775,449.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,775,449.66/4,752.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,950.54

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