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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,663.07, 10,572.31 and 5,012.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,663.07, 10,572.31 and 5,012.03 is: 6,914.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,663.07 : 10,572.31 = 5,012.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,663.07/10,572.31 = 5,012.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,663.07x = 10,572.31 × 5,012.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,663.07x = 52,988,734.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,988,734.89/7,663.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,914.82

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