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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,660.46, 10,573.62 and 4,635.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,660.46, 10,573.62 and 4,635.57 is: 6,398.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,660.46 : 10,573.62 = 4,635.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,660.46/10,573.62 = 4,635.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,660.46x = 10,573.62 × 4,635.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,660.46x = 49,014,755.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,014,755.66/7,660.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,398.41

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