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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,668.80, 10,588.90 and 6,183.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,668.80, 10,588.90 and 6,183.80 is: 8,538.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,668.80 : 10,588.90 = 6,183.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,668.80/10,588.90 = 6,183.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,668.80x = 10,588.90 × 6,183.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,668.80x = 65,479,639.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,479,639.82/7,668.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,538.45

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