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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,667.56, 10,579.92 and 4,309.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,667.56, 10,579.92 and 4,309.91 is: 5,946.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,667.56 : 10,579.92 = 4,309.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,667.56/10,579.92 = 4,309.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,667.56x = 10,579.92 × 4,309.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,667.56x = 45,598,473.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,598,473.62/7,667.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,946.93

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