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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,756.63, 6,562.78 and 2,867.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,756.63, 6,562.78 and 2,867.31 is: 3,956.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,756.63 : 6,562.78 = 2,867.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,756.63/6,562.78 = 2,867.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,756.63x = 6,562.78 × 2,867.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,756.63x = 18,817,524.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,817,524.72/4,756.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,956.06

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