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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,605.18, 6,357.27 and 2,716.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,605.18, 6,357.27 and 2,716.12 is: 3,749.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,605.18 : 6,357.27 = 2,716.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,605.18/6,357.27 = 2,716.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,605.18x = 6,357.27 × 2,716.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,605.18x = 17,267,108.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,267,108.19/4,605.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,749.50

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