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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,720.53, 6,513.75 and 2,595.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,720.53, 6,513.75 and 2,595.71 is: 3,581.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,720.53 : 6,513.75 = 2,595.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,720.53/6,513.75 = 2,595.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,720.53x = 6,513.75 × 2,595.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,720.53x = 16,907,806.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,907,806.01/4,720.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,581.76

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