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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,657, 10,563.96 and 5,005.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,657, 10,563.96 and 5,005.96 is: 6,906.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,657 : 10,563.96 = 5,005.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,657/10,563.96 = 5,005.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,657x = 10,563.96 × 5,005.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,657x = 52,882,761.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,882,761.20/7,657
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,906.46

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