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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,755.85, 6,562.74 and 2,766.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,755.85, 6,562.74 and 2,766.27 is: 3,817.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,755.85 : 6,562.74 = 2,766.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,755.85/6,562.74 = 2,766.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,755.85x = 6,562.74 × 2,766.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,755.85x = 18,154,310.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,154,310.78/4,755.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,817.26

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