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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,665.57, 10,575.77 and 5,014.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,665.57, 10,575.77 and 5,014.53 is: 6,918.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,665.57 : 10,575.77 = 5,014.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,665.57/10,575.77 = 5,014.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,665.57x = 10,575.77 × 5,014.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,665.57x = 53,032,490.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,032,490.87/7,665.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,918.27

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