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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,753.24, 6,562.06 and 2,865.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,753.24, 6,562.06 and 2,865.31 is: 3,955.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,753.24 : 6,562.06 = 2,865.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,753.24/6,562.06 = 2,865.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,753.24x = 6,562.06 × 2,865.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,753.24x = 18,802,312.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,802,312.57/4,753.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,955.69

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