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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,665.36, 10,577.88 and 4,262.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,665.36, 10,577.88 and 4,262.24 is: 5,881.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,665.36 : 10,577.88 = 4,262.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,665.36/10,577.88 = 4,262.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,665.36x = 10,577.88 × 4,262.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,665.36x = 45,085,463.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,085,463.25/7,665.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,881.72

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