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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,607.19, 10,496.88 and 4,249.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,607.19, 10,496.88 and 4,249.59 is: 5,863.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,607.19 : 10,496.88 = 4,249.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,607.19/10,496.88 = 4,249.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,607.19x = 10,496.88 × 4,249.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,607.19x = 44,607,452.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,607,452.22/7,607.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,863.85

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