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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,759.36, 6,567.88 and 2,663.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,759.36, 6,567.88 and 2,663.52 is: 3,675.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,759.36 : 6,567.88 = 2,663.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,759.36/6,567.88 = 2,663.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,759.36x = 6,567.88 × 2,663.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,759.36x = 17,493,679.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,493,679.74/4,759.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,675.64

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