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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,755.27, 6,562.11 and 2,601.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,755.27, 6,562.11 and 2,601.72 is: 3,590.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,755.27 : 6,562.11 = 2,601.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,755.27/6,562.11 = 2,601.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,755.27x = 6,562.11 × 2,601.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,755.27x = 17,072,772.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,072,772.83/4,755.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,590.28

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