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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,150.68, 7,707.56 and 4,459.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,150.68, 7,707.56 and 4,459.75 is: 6,673.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,150.68 : 7,707.56 = 4,459.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,150.68/7,707.56 = 4,459.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,150.68x = 7,707.56 × 4,459.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,150.68x = 34,373,749.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,373,749.14/5,150.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,673.64

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