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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,667.80, 10,580.99 and 4,309.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,667.80, 10,580.99 and 4,309.96 is: 5,947.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,667.80 : 10,580.99 = 4,309.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,667.80/10,580.99 = 4,309.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,667.80x = 10,580.99 × 4,309.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,667.80x = 45,603,643.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,603,643.66/7,667.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,947.42

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