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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,663.73, 10,575.27 and 4,306.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,663.73, 10,575.27 and 4,306.28 is: 5,942.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,663.73 : 10,575.27 = 4,306.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,663.73/10,575.27 = 4,306.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,663.73x = 10,575.27 × 4,306.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,663.73x = 45,540,020.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,540,020.82/7,663.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,942.28

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