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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,662.62, 10,574.43 and 4,305.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,662.62, 10,574.43 and 4,305.44 is: 5,941.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,662.62 : 10,574.43 = 4,305.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,662.62/10,574.43 = 4,305.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,662.62x = 10,574.43 × 4,305.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,662.62x = 45,527,499.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,527,499.50/7,662.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,941.51

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