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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,563.20, 10,436.98 and 4,766

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,563.20, 10,436.98 and 4,766 is: 6,576.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,563.20 : 10,436.98 = 4,766 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,563.20/10,436.98 = 4,766/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,563.20x = 10,436.98 × 4,766
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,563.20x = 49,742,646.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,742,646.68/7,563.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,576.93

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