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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,710.06, 6,499.62 and 2,721.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,710.06, 6,499.62 and 2,721.24 is: 3,755.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,710.06 : 6,499.62 = 2,721.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,710.06/6,499.62 = 2,721.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,710.06x = 6,499.62 × 2,721.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,710.06x = 17,687,025.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,687,025.93/4,710.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,755.16

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