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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,711.14, 6,501.57 and 2,615.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,711.14, 6,501.57 and 2,615.28 is: 3,609.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,711.14 : 6,501.57 = 2,615.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,711.14/6,501.57 = 2,615.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,711.14x = 6,501.57 × 2,615.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,711.14x = 17,003,425.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,003,425.99/4,711.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,609.20

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