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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,762.66, 7,150.93 and 3,517.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,762.66, 7,150.93 and 3,517.10 is: 5,280.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,762.66 : 7,150.93 = 3,517.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,762.66/7,150.93 = 3,517.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,762.66x = 7,150.93 × 3,517.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,762.66x = 25,150,535.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,150,535.90/4,762.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,280.77

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