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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,658.26, 10,568.32 and 4,301

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,658.26, 10,568.32 and 4,301 is: 5,935.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,658.26 : 10,568.32 = 4,301 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,658.26/10,568.32 = 4,301/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,658.26x = 10,568.32 × 4,301
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,658.26x = 45,454,344.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,454,344.32/7,658.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,935.34

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