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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,161.46, 7,703.19 and 4,663.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,161.46, 7,703.19 and 4,663.24 is: 6,959.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,161.46 : 7,703.19 = 4,663.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,161.46/7,703.19 = 4,663.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,161.46x = 7,703.19 × 4,663.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,161.46x = 35,921,804.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,921,804.48/5,161.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,959.62

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