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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,755.62, 7,136.49 and 2,565.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,755.62, 7,136.49 and 2,565.87 is: 3,850.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,755.62 : 7,136.49 = 2,565.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,755.62/7,136.49 = 2,565.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,755.62x = 7,136.49 × 2,565.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,755.62x = 18,311,305.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,311,305.60/4,755.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,850.46

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