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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,764.62, 6,575.06 and 2,775.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,764.62, 6,575.06 and 2,775.32 is: 3,829.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,764.62 : 6,575.06 = 2,775.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,764.62/6,575.06 = 2,775.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,764.62x = 6,575.06 × 2,775.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,764.62x = 18,247,895.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,247,895.52/4,764.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,829.87

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