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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,711.32, 6,501.33 and 2,615.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,711.32, 6,501.33 and 2,615.45 is: 3,609.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,711.32 : 6,501.33 = 2,615.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,711.32/6,501.33 = 2,615.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,711.32x = 6,501.33 × 2,615.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,711.32x = 17,003,871.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,003,871.04/4,711.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,609.15

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