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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,710.70, 6,501.06 and 2,721.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,710.70, 6,501.06 and 2,721.34 is: 3,755.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,710.70 : 6,501.06 = 2,721.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,710.70/6,501.06 = 2,721.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,710.70x = 6,501.06 × 2,721.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,710.70x = 17,691,594.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,691,594.62/4,710.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,755.62

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