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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,666.93, 10,582.23 and 4,685.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,666.93, 10,582.23 and 4,685.28 is: 6,466.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,666.93 : 10,582.23 = 4,685.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,666.93/10,582.23 = 4,685.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,666.93x = 10,582.23 × 4,685.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,666.93x = 49,580,657.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,580,657.66/7,666.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,466.82

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