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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,663.32, 10,572.66 and 5,012.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,663.32, 10,572.66 and 5,012.28 is: 6,915.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,663.32 : 10,572.66 = 5,012.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,663.32/10,572.66 = 5,012.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,663.32x = 10,572.66 × 5,012.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,663.32x = 52,993,132.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,993,132.26/7,663.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,915.17

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