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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,717.62, 6,509.70 and 2,621.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,717.62, 6,509.70 and 2,621.34 is: 3,617.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,717.62 : 6,509.70 = 2,621.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,717.62/6,509.70 = 2,621.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,717.62x = 6,509.70 × 2,621.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,717.62x = 17,064,137.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,064,137.00/4,717.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,617.11

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