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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,711.53, 6,501.97 and 2,615.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,711.53, 6,501.97 and 2,615.66 is: 3,609.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,711.53 : 6,501.97 = 2,615.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,711.53/6,501.97 = 2,615.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,711.53x = 6,501.97 × 2,615.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,711.53x = 17,006,942.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,006,942.85/4,711.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,609.64

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