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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,663.37, 10,585.83 and 6,005.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,663.37, 10,585.83 and 6,005.70 is: 8,296.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,663.37 : 10,585.83 = 6,005.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,663.37/10,585.83 = 6,005.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,663.37x = 10,585.83 × 6,005.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,663.37x = 63,575,319.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,575,319.23/7,663.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,296.01

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