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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,660.46, 10,571.40 and 4,303.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,660.46, 10,571.40 and 4,303.33 is: 5,938.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,660.46 : 10,571.40 = 4,303.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,660.46/10,571.40 = 4,303.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,660.46x = 10,571.40 × 4,303.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,660.46x = 45,492,196.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,492,196.33/7,660.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,938.57

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