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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,606.83, 10,497.46 and 4,249.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,606.83, 10,497.46 and 4,249.08 is: 5,863.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,606.83 : 10,497.46 = 4,249.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,606.83/10,497.46 = 4,249.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,606.83x = 10,497.46 × 4,249.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,606.83x = 44,604,547.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,604,547.34/7,606.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,863.75

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