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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,763.03, 6,573.01 and 2,638.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,763.03, 6,573.01 and 2,638.63 is: 3,641.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,763.03 : 6,573.01 = 2,638.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,763.03/6,573.01 = 2,638.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,763.03x = 6,573.01 × 2,638.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,763.03x = 17,343,747.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,343,747.97/4,763.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,641.32

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