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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,607.68, 10,498.59 and 4,250.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,607.68, 10,498.59 and 4,250.49 is: 5,865.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,607.68 : 10,498.59 = 4,250.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,607.68/10,498.59 = 4,250.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,607.68x = 10,498.59 × 4,250.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,607.68x = 44,624,151.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,624,151.81/7,607.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,865.67

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