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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,787.87, 6,607.13 and 2,663.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,787.87, 6,607.13 and 2,663.29 is: 3,675.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,787.87 : 6,607.13 = 2,663.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,787.87/6,607.13 = 2,663.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,787.87x = 6,607.13 × 2,663.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,787.87x = 17,596,693.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,596,693.40/4,787.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,675.26

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