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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,711.33, 6,501.63 and 2,615.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,711.33, 6,501.63 and 2,615.46 is: 3,609.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,711.33 : 6,501.63 = 2,615.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,711.33/6,501.63 = 2,615.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,711.33x = 6,501.63 × 2,615.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,711.33x = 17,004,753.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,004,753.20/4,711.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,609.33

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