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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,709.67, 6,499.34 and 2,613.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,709.67, 6,499.34 and 2,613.79 is: 3,607.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,709.67 : 6,499.34 = 2,613.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,709.67/6,499.34 = 2,613.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,709.67x = 6,499.34 × 2,613.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,709.67x = 16,987,909.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,987,909.90/4,709.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,607.03

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