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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,566.68, 10,438.98 and 4,770.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,566.68, 10,438.98 and 4,770.56 is: 6,581.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,566.68 : 10,438.98 = 4,770.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,566.68/10,438.98 = 4,770.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,566.68x = 10,438.98 × 4,770.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,566.68x = 49,799,788.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,799,788.64/7,566.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,581.46

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