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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,709.64, 6,499.54 and 2,613.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,709.64, 6,499.54 and 2,613.72 is: 3,607.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,709.64 : 6,499.54 = 2,613.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,709.64/6,499.54 = 2,613.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,709.64x = 6,499.54 × 2,613.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,709.64x = 16,987,977.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,987,977.69/4,709.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,607.07

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