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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,761.96, 6,572.55 and 2,772.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,761.96, 6,572.55 and 2,772.91 is: 3,827.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,761.96 : 6,572.55 = 2,772.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,761.96/6,572.55 = 2,772.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,761.96x = 6,572.55 × 2,772.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,761.96x = 18,225,089.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,225,089.62/4,761.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,827.22

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