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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,660.96, 10,572.24 and 4,348.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,660.96, 10,572.24 and 4,348.96 is: 6,001.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,660.96 : 10,572.24 = 4,348.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,660.96/10,572.24 = 4,348.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,660.96x = 10,572.24 × 4,348.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,660.96x = 45,978,248.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,978,248.87/7,660.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,001.63

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