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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,901.32, 6,763.76 and 2,663.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,901.32, 6,763.76 and 2,663.16 is: 3,675.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,901.32 : 6,763.76 = 2,663.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,901.32/6,763.76 = 2,663.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,901.32x = 6,763.76 × 2,663.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,901.32x = 18,012,975.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,012,975.08/4,901.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,675.13

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