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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,152.70, 7,710.55 and 4,461.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,152.70, 7,710.55 and 4,461.73 is: 6,676.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,152.70 : 7,710.55 = 4,461.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,152.70/7,710.55 = 4,461.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,152.70x = 7,710.55 × 4,461.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,152.70x = 34,402,392.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,402,392.25/5,152.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,676.58

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