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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,606.28, 11,415.90 and 4,481.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,606.28, 11,415.90 and 4,481.71 is: 6,726.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,606.28 : 11,415.90 = 4,481.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,606.28/11,415.90 = 4,481.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,606.28x = 11,415.90 × 4,481.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,606.28x = 51,162,753.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,162,753.19/7,606.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,726.38

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