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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,717.98, 6,512.34 and 4,219.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,717.98, 6,512.34 and 4,219.74 is: 5,824.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,717.98 : 6,512.34 = 4,219.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,717.98/6,512.34 = 4,219.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,717.98x = 6,512.34 × 4,219.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,717.98x = 27,480,381.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,480,381.59/4,717.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,824.61

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