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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,715.38, 6,507.30 and 2,726.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,715.38, 6,507.30 and 2,726.11 is: 3,762.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,715.38 : 6,507.30 = 2,726.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,715.38/6,507.30 = 2,726.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,715.38x = 6,507.30 × 2,726.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,715.38x = 17,739,615.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,739,615.60/4,715.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,762.08

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