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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,711.38, 6,501.78 and 2,722.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,711.38, 6,501.78 and 2,722.14 is: 3,756.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,711.38 : 6,501.78 = 2,722.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,711.38/6,501.78 = 2,722.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,711.38x = 6,501.78 × 2,722.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,711.38x = 17,698,755.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,698,755.41/4,711.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,756.60

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