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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,710.99, 6,501.96 and 2,721.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,710.99, 6,501.96 and 2,721.18 is: 3,755.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,710.99 : 6,501.96 = 2,721.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,710.99/6,501.96 = 2,721.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,710.99x = 6,501.96 × 2,721.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,710.99x = 17,693,003.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,693,003.51/4,710.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,755.69

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