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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,766.23, 6,577.83 and 2,777.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,766.23, 6,577.83 and 2,777.43 is: 3,833.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,766.23 : 6,577.83 = 2,777.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,766.23/6,577.83 = 2,777.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,766.23x = 6,577.83 × 2,777.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,766.23x = 18,269,462.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,269,462.38/4,766.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,833.11

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