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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,707.54, 6,497.27 and 2,718.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,707.54, 6,497.27 and 2,718.27 is: 3,751.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,707.54 : 6,497.27 = 2,718.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,707.54/6,497.27 = 2,718.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,707.54x = 6,497.27 × 2,718.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,707.54x = 17,661,320.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,661,320.53/4,707.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,751.71

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