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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,607.84, 10,499.37 and 4,378.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,607.84, 10,499.37 and 4,378.64 is: 6,042.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,607.84 : 10,499.37 = 4,378.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,607.84/10,499.37 = 4,378.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,607.84x = 10,499.37 × 4,378.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,607.84x = 45,972,908.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,972,908.96/7,607.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,042.84

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