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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,757.61, 6,568.08 and 2,869.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,757.61, 6,568.08 and 2,869.53 is: 3,961.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,757.61 : 6,568.08 = 2,869.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,757.61/6,568.08 = 2,869.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,757.61x = 6,568.08 × 2,869.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,757.61x = 18,847,302.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,847,302.60/4,757.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,961.51

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