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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,668.93, 10,583.12 and 4,484.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,668.93, 10,583.12 and 4,484.42 is: 6,188.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,668.93 : 10,583.12 = 4,484.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,668.93/10,583.12 = 4,484.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,668.93x = 10,583.12 × 4,484.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,668.93x = 47,459,154.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,459,154.99/7,668.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,188.50

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