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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,609.51, 6,363.45 and 2,721.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,609.51, 6,363.45 and 2,721.67 is: 3,757.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,609.51 : 6,363.45 = 2,721.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,609.51/6,363.45 = 2,721.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,609.51x = 6,363.45 × 2,721.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,609.51x = 17,319,210.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,319,210.96/4,609.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,757.28

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