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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,666.52, 10,580.73 and 4,309.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,666.52, 10,580.73 and 4,309.47 is: 5,947.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,666.52 : 10,580.73 = 4,309.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,666.52/10,580.73 = 4,309.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,666.52x = 10,580.73 × 4,309.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,666.52x = 45,597,322.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,597,322.35/7,666.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,947.59

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