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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,717.08, 6,509.43 and 2,621.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,717.08, 6,509.43 and 2,621.16 is: 3,617.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,717.08 : 6,509.43 = 2,621.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,717.08/6,509.43 = 2,621.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,717.08x = 6,509.43 × 2,621.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,717.08x = 17,062,257.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,062,257.54/4,717.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,617.12

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