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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,503.71, 6,215.93 and 2,686.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,503.71, 6,215.93 and 2,686.85 is: 3,708.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,503.71 : 6,215.93 = 2,686.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,503.71/6,215.93 = 2,686.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,503.71x = 6,215.93 × 2,686.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,503.71x = 16,701,271.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,701,271.52/4,503.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,708.34

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