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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,660.66, 10,571.43 and 4,303.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,660.66, 10,571.43 and 4,303.61 is: 5,938.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,660.66 : 10,571.43 = 4,303.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,660.66/10,571.43 = 4,303.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,660.66x = 10,571.43 × 4,303.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,660.66x = 45,495,311.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,495,311.86/7,660.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,938.83

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