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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,706.83, 6,495.96 and 2,717.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,706.83, 6,495.96 and 2,717.92 is: 3,751.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,706.83 : 6,495.96 = 2,717.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,706.83/6,495.96 = 2,717.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,706.83x = 6,495.96 × 2,717.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,706.83x = 17,655,499.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,655,499.60/4,706.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,751.04

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