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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,607.98, 10,499.79 and 4,465.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,607.98, 10,499.79 and 4,465.18 is: 6,162.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,607.98 : 10,499.79 = 4,465.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,607.98/10,499.79 = 4,465.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,607.98x = 10,499.79 × 4,465.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,607.98x = 46,883,452.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,883,452.31/7,607.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,162.40

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