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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,662.69, 10,573.13 and 4,305.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,662.69, 10,573.13 and 4,305.65 is: 5,941.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,662.69 : 10,573.13 = 4,305.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,662.69/10,573.13 = 4,305.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,662.69x = 10,573.13 × 4,305.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,662.69x = 45,524,155.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,524,155.08/7,662.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,941.01

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