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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,670.60, 10,579.92 and 4,524.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,670.60, 10,579.92 and 4,524.56 is: 6,240.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,670.60 : 10,579.92 = 4,524.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,670.60/10,579.92 = 4,524.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,670.60x = 10,579.92 × 4,524.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,670.60x = 47,869,482.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,869,482.84/7,670.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,240.64

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