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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,714.67, 6,507.04 and 2,726.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,714.67, 6,507.04 and 2,726.37 is: 3,762.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,714.67 : 6,507.04 = 2,726.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,714.67/6,507.04 = 2,726.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,714.67x = 6,507.04 × 2,726.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,714.67x = 17,740,598.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,740,598.64/4,714.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,762.85

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