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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,706.51, 11,562.66 and 4,588.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,706.51, 11,562.66 and 4,588.31 is: 6,884.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,706.51 : 11,562.66 = 4,588.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,706.51/11,562.66 = 4,588.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,706.51x = 11,562.66 × 4,588.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,706.51x = 53,053,068.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,053,068.50/7,706.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,884.19

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