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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,655.72, 10,567.68 and 4,514.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,655.72, 10,567.68 and 4,514.54 is: 6,231.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,655.72 : 10,567.68 = 4,514.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,655.72/10,567.68 = 4,514.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,655.72x = 10,567.68 × 4,514.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,655.72x = 47,708,214.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,708,214.07/7,655.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,231.71

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