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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,658.58, 11,491.38 and 4,544.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,658.58, 11,491.38 and 4,544.76 is: 6,819.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,658.58 : 11,491.38 = 4,544.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,658.58/11,491.38 = 4,544.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,658.58x = 11,491.38 × 4,544.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,658.58x = 52,225,564.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,225,564.17/7,658.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,819.22

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