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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,663.45, 10,575.44 and 4,260.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,663.45, 10,575.44 and 4,260.33 is: 5,879.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,663.45 : 10,575.44 = 4,260.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,663.45/10,575.44 = 4,260.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,663.45x = 10,575.44 × 4,260.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,663.45x = 45,054,811.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,054,811.42/7,663.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,879.19

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