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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,669.44, 10,577.32 and 6,480.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,669.44, 10,577.32 and 6,480.26 is: 8,937.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,669.44 : 10,577.32 = 6,480.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,669.44/10,577.32 = 6,480.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,669.44x = 10,577.32 × 6,480.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,669.44x = 68,543,783.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,543,783.70/7,669.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,937.26

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