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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,662.33, 10,573.99 and 4,305.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,662.33, 10,573.99 and 4,305.23 is: 5,941.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,662.33 : 10,573.99 = 4,305.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,662.33/10,573.99 = 4,305.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,662.33x = 10,573.99 × 4,305.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,662.33x = 45,523,416.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,523,416.86/7,662.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,941.20

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