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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,667.39, 10,581.98 and 4,682.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,667.39, 10,581.98 and 4,682.60 is: 6,462.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,667.39 : 10,581.98 = 4,682.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,667.39/10,581.98 = 4,682.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,667.39x = 10,581.98 × 4,682.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,667.39x = 49,551,103.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,551,103.23/7,667.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,462.58

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