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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,714.61, 6,507.33 and 2,726.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,714.61, 6,507.33 and 2,726.41 is: 3,763.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,714.61 : 6,507.33 = 2,726.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,714.61/6,507.33 = 2,726.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,714.61x = 6,507.33 × 2,726.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,714.61x = 17,741,649.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,741,649.59/4,714.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,763.12

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