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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,710.68, 6,501.26 and 2,721.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,710.68, 6,501.26 and 2,721.88 is: 3,756.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,710.68 : 6,501.26 = 2,721.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,710.68/6,501.26 = 2,721.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,710.68x = 6,501.26 × 2,721.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,710.68x = 17,695,649.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,695,649.57/4,710.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,756.50

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