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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,561.61, 10,436.69 and 4,377.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,561.61, 10,436.69 and 4,377.10 is: 6,041.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,561.61 : 10,436.69 = 4,377.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,561.61/10,436.69 = 4,377.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,561.61x = 10,436.69 × 4,377.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,561.61x = 45,682,435.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,682,435.80/7,561.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,041.36

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