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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,666.63, 10,579.85 and 4,310.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,666.63, 10,579.85 and 4,310.01 is: 5,947.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,666.63 : 10,579.85 = 4,310.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,666.63/10,579.85 = 4,310.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,666.63x = 10,579.85 × 4,310.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,666.63x = 45,599,259.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,599,259.30/7,666.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,947.76

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