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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,720.14, 6,513.78 and 2,624.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,720.14, 6,513.78 and 2,624.28 is: 3,621.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,720.14 : 6,513.78 = 2,624.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,720.14/6,513.78 = 2,624.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,720.14x = 6,513.78 × 2,624.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,720.14x = 17,093,982.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,093,982.58/4,720.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,621.50

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