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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,711.71, 6,502.14 and 2,615.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,711.71, 6,502.14 and 2,615.84 is: 3,609.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,711.71 : 6,502.14 = 2,615.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,711.71/6,502.14 = 2,615.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,711.71x = 6,502.14 × 2,615.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,711.71x = 17,008,525.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,008,525.39/4,711.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,609.84

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