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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,711.48, 6,501.72 and 2,615.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,711.48, 6,501.72 and 2,615.62 is: 3,609.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,711.48 : 6,501.72 = 2,615.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,711.48/6,501.72 = 2,615.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,711.48x = 6,501.72 × 2,615.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,711.48x = 17,006,028.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,006,028.87/4,711.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,609.49

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