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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,710.87, 6,501.56 and 2,615.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,710.87, 6,501.56 and 2,615.13 is: 3,609.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,710.87 : 6,501.56 = 2,615.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,710.87/6,501.56 = 2,615.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,710.87x = 6,501.56 × 2,615.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,710.87x = 17,002,411.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,002,411.53/4,710.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,609.19

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