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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,663.46, 10,576.97 and 4,519.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,663.46, 10,576.97 and 4,519.78 is: 6,238.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,663.46 : 10,576.97 = 4,519.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,663.46/10,576.97 = 4,519.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,663.46x = 10,576.97 × 4,519.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,663.46x = 47,805,577.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,805,577.47/7,663.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,238.12

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