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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,711.50, 7,061.85 and 2,632.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,711.50, 7,061.85 and 2,632.50 is: 3,945.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,711.50 : 7,061.85 = 2,632.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,711.50/7,061.85 = 2,632.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,711.50x = 7,061.85 × 2,632.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,711.50x = 18,590,320.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,590,320.13/4,711.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,945.73

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