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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,720.71, 6,514.26 and 2,624.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,720.71, 6,514.26 and 2,624.85 is: 3,622.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,720.71 : 6,514.26 = 2,624.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,720.71/6,514.26 = 2,624.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,720.71x = 6,514.26 × 2,624.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,720.71x = 17,098,955.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,098,955.36/4,720.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,622.12

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