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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,660.97, 10,570.86 and 4,517.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,660.97, 10,570.86 and 4,517.78 is: 6,233.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,660.97 : 10,570.86 = 4,517.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,660.97/10,570.86 = 4,517.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,660.97x = 10,570.86 × 4,517.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,660.97x = 47,756,819.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,756,819.89/7,660.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,233.78

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