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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,711.82, 6,501.93 and 2,615.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,711.82, 6,501.93 and 2,615.90 is: 3,609.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,711.82 : 6,501.93 = 2,615.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,711.82/6,501.93 = 2,615.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,711.82x = 6,501.93 × 2,615.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,711.82x = 17,008,398.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,008,398.69/4,711.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,609.73

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