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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,661.98, 10,573.36 and 4,258.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,661.98, 10,573.36 and 4,258.77 is: 5,877.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,661.98 : 10,573.36 = 4,258.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,661.98/10,573.36 = 4,258.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,661.98x = 10,573.36 × 4,258.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,661.98x = 45,029,508.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,029,508.37/7,661.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,877.01

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