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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,717.89, 6,510.51 and 2,622.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,717.89, 6,510.51 and 2,622.15 is: 3,618.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,717.89 : 6,510.51 = 2,622.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,717.89/6,510.51 = 2,622.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,717.89x = 6,510.51 × 2,622.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,717.89x = 17,071,533.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,071,533.80/4,717.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,618.47

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