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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,667.31, 10,580.83 and 4,310.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,667.31, 10,580.83 and 4,310.10 is: 5,947.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,667.31 : 10,580.83 = 4,310.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,667.31/10,580.83 = 4,310.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,667.31x = 10,580.83 × 4,310.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,667.31x = 45,604,435.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,604,435.38/7,667.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,947.91

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