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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,607.76, 10,496.79 and 4,463.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,607.76, 10,496.79 and 4,463.34 is: 6,158.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,607.76 : 10,496.79 = 4,463.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,607.76/10,496.79 = 4,463.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,607.76x = 10,496.79 × 4,463.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,607.76x = 46,850,742.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,850,742.68/7,607.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,158.28

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