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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,606.33, 10,497.31 and 4,377.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,606.33, 10,497.31 and 4,377.14 is: 6,040.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,606.33 : 10,497.31 = 4,377.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,606.33/10,497.31 = 4,377.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,606.33x = 10,497.31 × 4,377.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,606.33x = 45,948,196.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,948,196.95/7,606.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,040.78

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