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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,660.53, 10,571.57 and 4,303.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,660.53, 10,571.57 and 4,303.49 is: 5,938.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,660.53 : 10,571.57 = 4,303.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,660.53/10,571.57 = 4,303.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,660.53x = 10,571.57 × 4,303.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,660.53x = 45,494,603.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,494,603.68/7,660.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,938.83

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