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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,660.70, 10,571.37 and 4,303.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,660.70, 10,571.37 and 4,303.66 is: 5,938.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,660.70 : 10,571.37 = 4,303.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,660.70/10,571.37 = 4,303.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,660.70x = 10,571.37 × 4,303.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,660.70x = 45,495,529.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,495,529.36/7,660.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,938.82

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