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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,150.69, 7,707.57 and 4,459.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,150.69, 7,707.57 and 4,459.73 is: 6,673.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,150.69 : 7,707.57 = 4,459.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,150.69/7,707.57 = 4,459.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,150.69x = 7,707.57 × 4,459.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,150.69x = 34,373,642.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,373,642.62/5,150.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,673.61

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