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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,661.54, 10,571.06 and 4,676.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,661.54, 10,571.06 and 4,676.29 is: 6,452.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,661.54 : 10,571.06 = 4,676.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,661.54/10,571.06 = 4,676.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,661.54x = 10,571.06 × 4,676.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,661.54x = 49,433,327.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,433,327.43/7,661.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,452.14

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