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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,437.61, 10,263.90 and 4,080.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,437.61, 10,263.90 and 4,080.70 is: 5,631.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,437.61 : 10,263.90 = 4,080.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,437.61/10,263.90 = 4,080.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,437.61x = 10,263.90 × 4,080.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,437.61x = 41,883,896.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,883,896.73/7,437.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,631.37

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