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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,812.49, 6,640.28 and 2,716.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,812.49, 6,640.28 and 2,716.21 is: 3,747.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,812.49 : 6,640.28 = 2,716.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,812.49/6,640.28 = 2,716.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,812.49x = 6,640.28 × 2,716.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,812.49x = 18,036,394.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,036,394.94/4,812.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,747.83

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