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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,663.51, 10,573.78 and 4,475.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,663.51, 10,573.78 and 4,475.01 is: 6,174.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,663.51 : 10,573.78 = 4,475.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,663.51/10,573.78 = 4,475.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,663.51x = 10,573.78 × 4,475.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,663.51x = 47,317,771.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,317,771.24/7,663.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,174.43

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