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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,714.77, 6,504.51 and 2,826.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,714.77, 6,504.51 and 2,826.39 is: 3,899.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,714.77 : 6,504.51 = 2,826.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,714.77/6,504.51 = 2,826.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,714.77x = 6,504.51 × 2,826.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,714.77x = 18,384,282.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,384,282.02/4,714.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,899.30

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