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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,666.58, 10,573.29 and 6,173.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,666.58, 10,573.29 and 6,173.97 is: 8,514.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,666.58 : 10,573.29 = 6,173.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,666.58/10,573.29 = 6,173.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,666.58x = 10,573.29 × 6,173.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,666.58x = 65,279,175.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,279,175.26/7,666.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,514.78

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