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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,170.60, 7,753.02 and 4,555.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,170.60, 7,753.02 and 4,555.72 is: 6,831.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,170.60 : 7,753.02 = 4,555.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,170.60/7,753.02 = 4,555.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,170.60x = 7,753.02 × 4,555.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,170.60x = 35,320,588.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,320,588.27/5,170.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,831.04

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