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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,568.93, 10,451.76 and 7,321.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,568.93, 10,451.76 and 7,321.07 is: 10,109.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,568.93 : 10,451.76 = 7,321.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,568.93/10,451.76 = 7,321.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,568.93x = 10,451.76 × 7,321.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,568.93x = 76,518,066.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,518,066.58/7,568.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,109.50

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