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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,658.78, 10,568.37 and 4,300.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,658.78, 10,568.37 and 4,300.83 is: 5,934.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,658.78 : 10,568.37 = 4,300.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,658.78/10,568.37 = 4,300.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,658.78x = 10,568.37 × 4,300.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,658.78x = 45,452,762.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,452,762.75/7,658.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,934.73

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