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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,660.46, 10,570.89 and 4,303.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,660.46, 10,570.89 and 4,303.58 is: 5,938.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,660.46 : 10,570.89 = 4,303.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,660.46/10,570.89 = 4,303.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,660.46x = 10,570.89 × 4,303.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,660.46x = 45,492,617.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,492,617.93/7,660.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,938.63

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