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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,765.93, 6,578.79 and 2,777.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,765.93, 6,578.79 and 2,777.13 is: 3,833.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,765.93 : 6,578.79 = 2,777.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,765.93/6,578.79 = 2,777.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,765.93x = 6,578.79 × 2,777.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,765.93x = 18,270,108.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,270,108.29/4,765.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,833.49

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