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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,661.94, 10,573.25 and 4,304.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,661.94, 10,573.25 and 4,304.67 is: 5,940.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,661.94 : 10,573.25 = 4,304.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,661.94/10,573.25 = 4,304.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,661.94x = 10,573.25 × 4,304.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,661.94x = 45,514,330.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,514,330.55/7,661.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,940.31

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