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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,763.67, 6,573.33 and 2,638.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,763.67, 6,573.33 and 2,638.67 is: 3,641.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,763.67 : 6,573.33 = 2,638.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,763.67/6,573.33 = 2,638.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,763.67x = 6,573.33 × 2,638.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,763.67x = 17,344,854.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,344,854.65/4,763.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,641.07

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