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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,718.57, 6,511.23 and 2,729.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,718.57, 6,511.23 and 2,729.25 is: 3,766.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,718.57 : 6,511.23 = 2,729.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,718.57/6,511.23 = 2,729.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,718.57x = 6,511.23 × 2,729.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,718.57x = 17,770,774.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,770,774.48/4,718.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,766.14

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