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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,658.28, 10,568.07 and 4,513.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,658.28, 10,568.07 and 4,513.86 is: 6,228.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,658.28 : 10,568.07 = 4,513.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,658.28/10,568.07 = 4,513.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,658.28x = 10,568.07 × 4,513.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,658.28x = 47,702,788.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,702,788.45/7,658.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,228.92

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