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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,767.07, 6,577.62 and 2,642.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,767.07, 6,577.62 and 2,642.51 is: 3,646.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,767.07 : 6,577.62 = 2,642.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,767.07/6,577.62 = 2,642.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,767.07x = 6,577.62 × 2,642.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,767.07x = 17,381,411.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,381,411.03/4,767.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,646.14

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