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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,863.55, 6,711.67 and 2,767.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,863.55, 6,711.67 and 2,767.68 is: 3,819.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,863.55 : 6,711.67 = 2,767.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,863.55/6,711.67 = 2,767.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,863.55x = 6,711.67 × 2,767.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,863.55x = 18,575,754.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,575,754.83/4,863.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,819.38

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