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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,611.33, 14,645.25 and 7,637.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,611.33, 14,645.25 and 7,637.01 is: 10,540.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,611.33 : 14,645.25 = 7,637.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,611.33/14,645.25 = 7,637.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,611.33x = 14,645.25 × 7,637.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,611.33x = 111,845,920.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,845,920.70/10,611.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,540.24

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