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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,662.68, 10,571.96 and 4,305.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,662.68, 10,571.96 and 4,305.03 is: 5,939.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,662.68 : 10,571.96 = 4,305.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,662.68/10,571.96 = 4,305.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,662.68x = 10,571.96 × 4,305.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,662.68x = 45,512,594.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,512,594.20/7,662.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,939.51

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