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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,753.63, 6,560.03 and 2,658.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,753.63, 6,560.03 and 2,658.16 is: 3,668.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,753.63 : 6,560.03 = 2,658.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,753.63/6,560.03 = 2,658.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,753.63x = 6,560.03 × 2,658.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,753.63x = 17,437,563.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,437,563.25/4,753.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,668.27

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