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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,663.73, 10,576.56 and 4,306.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,663.73, 10,576.56 and 4,306.70 is: 5,943.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,663.73 : 10,576.56 = 4,306.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,663.73/10,576.56 = 4,306.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,663.73x = 10,576.56 × 4,306.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,663.73x = 45,550,070.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,550,070.95/7,663.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,943.59

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