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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,660.80, 10,571.91 and 4,476.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,660.80, 10,571.91 and 4,476.30 is: 6,177.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,660.80 : 10,571.91 = 4,476.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,660.80/10,571.91 = 4,476.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,660.80x = 10,571.91 × 4,476.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,660.80x = 47,323,040.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,323,040.73/7,660.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,177.30

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