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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,710.88, 6,501.24 and 2,721.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,710.88, 6,501.24 and 2,721.72 is: 3,756.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,710.88 : 6,501.24 = 2,721.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,710.88/6,501.24 = 2,721.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,710.88x = 6,501.24 × 2,721.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,710.88x = 17,694,554.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,694,554.93/4,710.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,756.10

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