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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,763.63, 6,573.72 and 2,639.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,763.63, 6,573.72 and 2,639.31 is: 3,642.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,763.63 : 6,573.72 = 2,639.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,763.63/6,573.72 = 2,639.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,763.63x = 6,573.72 × 2,639.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,763.63x = 17,350,038.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,350,038.87/4,763.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,642.19

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