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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,762.99, 6,572.91 and 2,667.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,762.99, 6,572.91 and 2,667.11 is: 3,680.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,762.99 : 6,572.91 = 2,667.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,762.99/6,572.91 = 2,667.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,762.99x = 6,572.91 × 2,667.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,762.99x = 17,530,673.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,530,673.99/4,762.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,680.61

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