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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,451.47, 15,673.56 and 4,604.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,451.47, 15,673.56 and 4,604.89 is: 6,905.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,451.47 : 15,673.56 = 4,604.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,451.47/15,673.56 = 4,604.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,451.47x = 15,673.56 × 4,604.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,451.47x = 72,175,039.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,175,039.30/10,451.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,905.73

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