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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,775.98, 7,168.02 and 2,586.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,775.98, 7,168.02 and 2,586.55 is: 3,882.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,775.98 : 7,168.02 = 2,586.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,775.98/7,168.02 = 2,586.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,775.98x = 7,168.02 × 2,586.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,775.98x = 18,540,442.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,540,442.13/4,775.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,882.02

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