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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,660.96, 10,573.52 and 4,517.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,660.96, 10,573.52 and 4,517.28 is: 6,234.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,660.96 : 10,573.52 = 4,517.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,660.96/10,573.52 = 4,517.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,660.96x = 10,573.52 × 4,517.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,660.96x = 47,763,550.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,763,550.43/7,660.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,234.67

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