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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,709.62, 6,499.83 and 2,613.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,709.62, 6,499.83 and 2,613.88 is: 3,607.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,709.62 : 6,499.83 = 2,613.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,709.62/6,499.83 = 2,613.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,709.62x = 6,499.83 × 2,613.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,709.62x = 16,989,775.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,989,775.64/4,709.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,607.46

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