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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,664.57, 10,577.29 and 4,307.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,664.57, 10,577.29 and 4,307.18 is: 5,944.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,664.57 : 10,577.29 = 4,307.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,664.57/10,577.29 = 4,307.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,664.57x = 10,577.29 × 4,307.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,664.57x = 45,558,291.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,558,291.94/7,664.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,944.01

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