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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,660.84, 10,556.10 and 6,162.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,660.84, 10,556.10 and 6,162.76 is: 8,491.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,660.84 : 10,556.10 = 6,162.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,660.84/10,556.10 = 6,162.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,660.84x = 10,556.10 × 6,162.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,660.84x = 65,054,710.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,054,710.84/7,660.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,491.85

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