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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,715.64, 6,507.70 and 2,725.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,715.64, 6,507.70 and 2,725.72 is: 3,761.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,715.64 : 6,507.70 = 2,725.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,715.64/6,507.70 = 2,725.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,715.64x = 6,507.70 × 2,725.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,715.64x = 17,738,168.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,738,168.04/4,715.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,761.56

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