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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,761.33, 6,571.04 and 2,772.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,761.33, 6,571.04 and 2,772.51 is: 3,826.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,761.33 : 6,571.04 = 2,772.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,761.33/6,571.04 = 2,772.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,761.33x = 6,571.04 × 2,772.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,761.33x = 18,218,274.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,218,274.11/4,761.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,826.30

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