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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,759.21, 6,568.05 and 2,663.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,759.21, 6,568.05 and 2,663.47 is: 3,675.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,759.21 : 6,568.05 = 2,663.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,759.21/6,568.05 = 2,663.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,759.21x = 6,568.05 × 2,663.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,759.21x = 17,493,804.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,493,804.13/4,759.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,675.78

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