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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,663.76, 10,576.31 and 4,306.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,663.76, 10,576.31 and 4,306.57 is: 5,943.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,663.76 : 10,576.31 = 4,306.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,663.76/10,576.31 = 4,306.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,663.76x = 10,576.31 × 4,306.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,663.76x = 45,547,571.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,547,571.38/7,663.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,943.24

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