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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,150.59, 7,753.73 and 4,691.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,150.59, 7,753.73 and 4,691.32 is: 7,062.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,150.59 : 7,753.73 = 4,691.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,150.59/7,753.73 = 4,691.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,150.59x = 7,753.73 × 4,691.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,150.59x = 36,375,185.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,375,185.78/5,150.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,062.34

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