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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,663.23, 10,575.36 and 4,637.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,663.23, 10,575.36 and 4,637.88 is: 6,400.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,663.23 : 10,575.36 = 4,637.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,663.23/10,575.36 = 4,637.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,663.23x = 10,575.36 × 4,637.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,663.23x = 49,047,250.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,047,250.64/7,663.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,400.34

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