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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,663.57, 10,575.91 and 4,306.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,663.57, 10,575.91 and 4,306.18 is: 5,942.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,663.57 : 10,575.91 = 4,306.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,663.57/10,575.91 = 4,306.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,663.57x = 10,575.91 × 4,306.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,663.57x = 45,541,770.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,541,770.90/7,663.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,942.63

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