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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,714.42, 6,507.07 and 2,726.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,714.42, 6,507.07 and 2,726.13 is: 3,762.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,714.42 : 6,507.07 = 2,726.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,714.42/6,507.07 = 2,726.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,714.42x = 6,507.07 × 2,726.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,714.42x = 17,739,072.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,739,072.57/4,714.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,762.73

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