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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,706.85, 6,495.89 and 2,717.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,706.85, 6,495.89 and 2,717.63 is: 3,750.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,706.85 : 6,495.89 = 2,717.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,706.85/6,495.89 = 2,717.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,706.85x = 6,495.89 × 2,717.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,706.85x = 17,653,379.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,653,379.47/4,706.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,750.57

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