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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,605.09, 6,355.78 and 2,717.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,605.09, 6,355.78 and 2,717.13 is: 3,750.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,605.09 : 6,355.78 = 2,717.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,605.09/6,355.78 = 2,717.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,605.09x = 6,355.78 × 2,717.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,605.09x = 17,269,497.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,269,497.55/4,605.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,750.09

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