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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,762.94, 6,573.63 and 2,848.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,762.94, 6,573.63 and 2,848.63 is: 3,931.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,762.94 : 6,573.63 = 2,848.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,762.94/6,573.63 = 2,848.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,762.94x = 6,573.63 × 2,848.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,762.94x = 18,725,839.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,725,839.63/4,762.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,931.57

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