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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,660.25, 10,572.06 and 4,303.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,660.25, 10,572.06 and 4,303.07 is: 5,938.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,660.25 : 10,572.06 = 4,303.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,660.25/10,572.06 = 4,303.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,660.25x = 10,572.06 × 4,303.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,660.25x = 45,492,292.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,492,292.71/7,660.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,938.75

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