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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,836.66, 7,255.50 and 2,063.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,836.66, 7,255.50 and 2,063.63 is: 3,095.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,836.66 : 7,255.50 = 2,063.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,836.66/7,255.50 = 2,063.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,836.66x = 7,255.50 × 2,063.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,836.66x = 14,972,667.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,972,667.47/4,836.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,095.66

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