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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,755.56, 6,563.52 and 2,867.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,755.56, 6,563.52 and 2,867.48 is: 3,957.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,755.56 : 6,563.52 = 2,867.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,755.56/6,563.52 = 2,867.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,755.56x = 6,563.52 × 2,867.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,755.56x = 18,820,762.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,820,762.33/4,755.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,957.63

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