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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,607.91, 10,489.35 and 5,817.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,607.91, 10,489.35 and 5,817.58 is: 8,020.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,607.91 : 10,489.35 = 5,817.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,607.91/10,489.35 = 5,817.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,607.91x = 10,489.35 × 5,817.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,607.91x = 61,022,632.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,022,632.77/7,607.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,020.95

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