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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,714.78, 6,512.52 and 3,588.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,714.78, 6,512.52 and 3,588.88 is: 4,957.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,714.78 : 6,512.52 = 3,588.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,714.78/6,512.52 = 3,588.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,714.78x = 6,512.52 × 3,588.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,714.78x = 23,372,652.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,372,652.78/4,714.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,957.32

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