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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,720.16, 6,513.84 and 2,624.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,720.16, 6,513.84 and 2,624.28 is: 3,621.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,720.16 : 6,513.84 = 2,624.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,720.16/6,513.84 = 2,624.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,720.16x = 6,513.84 × 2,624.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,720.16x = 17,094,140.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,094,140.04/4,720.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,621.52

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