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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,718.98, 6,512.18 and 2,623.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,718.98, 6,512.18 and 2,623.11 is: 3,619.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,718.98 : 6,512.18 = 2,623.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,718.98/6,512.18 = 2,623.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,718.98x = 6,512.18 × 2,623.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,718.98x = 17,082,164.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,082,164.48/4,718.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,619.88

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