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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,753.61, 6,562.56 and 2,865.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,753.61, 6,562.56 and 2,865.53 is: 3,955.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,753.61 : 6,562.56 = 2,865.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,753.61/6,562.56 = 2,865.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,753.61x = 6,562.56 × 2,865.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,753.61x = 18,805,179.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,805,179.74/4,753.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,955.98

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