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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,717.61, 6,510.89 and 2,622.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,717.61, 6,510.89 and 2,622.14 is: 3,618.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,717.61 : 6,510.89 = 2,622.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,717.61/6,510.89 = 2,622.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,717.61x = 6,510.89 × 2,622.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,717.61x = 17,072,465.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,072,465.10/4,717.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,618.88

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