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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,715.37, 6,507.54 and 2,619.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,715.37, 6,507.54 and 2,619.63 is: 3,615.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,715.37 : 6,507.54 = 2,619.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,715.37/6,507.54 = 2,619.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,715.37x = 6,507.54 × 2,619.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,715.37x = 17,047,347.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,047,347.01/4,715.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,615.27

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