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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,961.59, 10,458.72 and 4,501.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,961.59, 10,458.72 and 4,501.35 is: 6,762.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,961.59 : 10,458.72 = 4,501.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,961.59/10,458.72 = 4,501.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,961.59x = 10,458.72 × 4,501.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,961.59x = 47,078,359.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,078,359.27/6,961.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,762.59

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