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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,756.91, 6,561.83 and 2,767.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,756.91, 6,561.83 and 2,767.24 is: 3,817.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,756.91 : 6,561.83 = 2,767.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,756.91/6,561.83 = 2,767.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,756.91x = 6,561.83 × 2,767.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,756.91x = 18,158,111.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,158,111.80/4,756.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,817.21

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