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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,711.93, 6,502.77 and 2,616.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,711.93, 6,502.77 and 2,616.07 is: 3,610.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,711.93 : 6,502.77 = 2,616.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,711.93/6,502.77 = 2,616.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,711.93x = 6,502.77 × 2,616.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,711.93x = 17,011,701.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,011,701.51/4,711.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,610.35

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