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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,669.86, 10,581.94 and 4,525.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,669.86, 10,581.94 and 4,525.44 is: 6,243.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,669.86 : 10,581.94 = 4,525.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,669.86/10,581.94 = 4,525.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,669.86x = 10,581.94 × 4,525.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,669.86x = 47,887,934.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,887,934.55/7,669.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,243.65

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