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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,715.57, 6,508.67 and 2,727.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,715.57, 6,508.67 and 2,727.28 is: 3,764.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,715.57 : 6,508.67 = 2,727.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,715.57/6,508.67 = 2,727.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,715.57x = 6,508.67 × 2,727.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,715.57x = 17,750,960.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,750,960.02/4,715.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,764.33

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