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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,660.94, 10,576.52 and 5,012.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,660.94, 10,576.52 and 5,012.96 is: 6,920.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,660.94 : 10,576.52 = 5,012.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,660.94/10,576.52 = 5,012.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,660.94x = 10,576.52 × 5,012.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,660.94x = 53,019,710.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,019,710.67/7,660.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,920.79

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