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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,763.52, 6,573.78 and 2,667.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,763.52, 6,573.78 and 2,667.62 is: 3,681.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,763.52 : 6,573.78 = 2,667.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,763.52/6,573.78 = 2,667.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,763.52x = 6,573.78 × 2,667.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,763.52x = 17,536,347.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,536,347.00/4,763.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,681.38

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