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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,507.73, 6,213.61 and 4,145.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,507.73, 6,213.61 and 4,145.66 is: 5,714.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,507.73 : 6,213.61 = 4,145.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,507.73/6,213.61 = 4,145.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,507.73x = 6,213.61 × 4,145.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,507.73x = 25,759,514.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,759,514.43/4,507.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,714.52

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