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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,657.96, 10,569.38 and 4,514.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,657.96, 10,569.38 and 4,514.28 is: 6,230.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,657.96 : 10,569.38 = 4,514.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,657.96/10,569.38 = 4,514.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,657.96x = 10,569.38 × 4,514.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,657.96x = 47,713,140.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,713,140.75/7,657.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,230.53

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