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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,660.24, 10,571.72 and 4,303.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,660.24, 10,571.72 and 4,303.19 is: 5,938.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,660.24 : 10,571.72 = 4,303.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,660.24/10,571.72 = 4,303.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,660.24x = 10,571.72 × 4,303.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,660.24x = 45,492,124.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,492,124.70/7,660.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,938.74

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