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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,664.74, 10,577.34 and 4,307.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,664.74, 10,577.34 and 4,307.86 is: 5,944.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,664.74 : 10,577.34 = 4,307.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,664.74/10,577.34 = 4,307.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,664.74x = 10,577.34 × 4,307.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,664.74x = 45,565,699.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,565,699.89/7,664.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,944.85

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