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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,667.39, 10,580.96 and 4,682.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,667.39, 10,580.96 and 4,682.81 is: 6,462.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,667.39 : 10,580.96 = 4,682.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,667.39/10,580.96 = 4,682.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,667.39x = 10,580.96 × 4,682.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,667.39x = 49,548,601.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,548,601.88/7,667.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,462.25

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