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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,660.54, 10,571.14 and 4,303.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,660.54, 10,571.14 and 4,303.50 is: 5,938.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,660.54 : 10,571.14 = 4,303.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,660.54/10,571.14 = 4,303.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,660.54x = 10,571.14 × 4,303.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,660.54x = 45,492,866.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,492,866.73/7,660.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,938.60

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