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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,668.99, 10,583.37 and 4,266.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,668.99, 10,583.37 and 4,266.03 is: 5,887.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,668.99 : 10,583.37 = 4,266.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,668.99/10,583.37 = 4,266.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,668.99x = 10,583.37 × 4,266.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,668.99x = 45,148,973.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,148,973.92/7,668.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,887.21

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