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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,663.60, 10,575.63 and 4,260.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,663.60, 10,575.63 and 4,260.82 is: 5,879.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,663.60 : 10,575.63 = 4,260.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,663.60/10,575.63 = 4,260.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,663.60x = 10,575.63 × 4,260.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,663.60x = 45,060,855.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,060,855.82/7,663.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,879.85

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