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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,767.63, 6,578.73 and 2,643.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,767.63, 6,578.73 and 2,643.14 is: 3,647.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,767.63 : 6,578.73 = 2,643.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,767.63/6,578.73 = 2,643.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,767.63x = 6,578.73 × 2,643.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,767.63x = 17,388,517.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,388,517.10/4,767.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,647.20

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