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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,660.32, 10,574.91 and 5,955

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,660.32, 10,574.91 and 5,955 is: 8,220.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,660.32 : 10,574.91 = 5,955 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,660.32/10,574.91 = 5,955/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,660.32x = 10,574.91 × 5,955
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,660.32x = 62,973,589.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,973,589.05/7,660.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,220.75

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