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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,759.56, 6,568.23 and 2,635.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,759.56, 6,568.23 and 2,635.12 is: 3,636.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,759.56 : 6,568.23 = 2,635.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,759.56/6,568.23 = 2,635.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,759.56x = 6,568.23 × 2,635.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,759.56x = 17,308,099.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,308,099.79/4,759.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,636.49

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