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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,665, 10,577.73 and 4,307.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,665, 10,577.73 and 4,307.70 is: 5,944.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,665 : 10,577.73 = 4,307.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,665/10,577.73 = 4,307.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,665x = 10,577.73 × 4,307.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,665x = 45,565,687.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,565,687.52/7,665
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,944.64

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