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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,714.55, 6,506.29 and 2,826.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,714.55, 6,506.29 and 2,826.44 is: 3,900.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,714.55 : 6,506.29 = 2,826.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,714.55/6,506.29 = 2,826.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,714.55x = 6,506.29 × 2,826.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,714.55x = 18,389,638.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,389,638.31/4,714.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,900.61

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