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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,709.63, 6,499.43 and 2,613.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,709.63, 6,499.43 and 2,613.89 is: 3,607.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,709.63 : 6,499.43 = 2,613.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,709.63/6,499.43 = 2,613.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,709.63x = 6,499.43 × 2,613.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,709.63x = 16,988,749.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,988,749.52/4,709.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,607.24

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