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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,711.10, 6,501.33 and 2,615.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,711.10, 6,501.33 and 2,615.22 is: 3,609.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,711.10 : 6,501.33 = 2,615.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,711.10/6,501.33 = 2,615.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,711.10x = 6,501.33 × 2,615.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,711.10x = 17,002,408.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,002,408.24/4,711.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,609.01

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