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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,761.48, 6,554.96 and 4,095.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,761.48, 6,554.96 and 4,095.66 is: 5,638.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,761.48 : 6,554.96 = 4,095.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,761.48/6,554.96 = 4,095.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,761.48x = 6,554.96 × 4,095.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,761.48x = 26,846,887.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,846,887.47/4,761.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,638.35

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