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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,608.38, 10,499.46 and 4,251.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,608.38, 10,499.46 and 4,251.26 is: 5,866.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,608.38 : 10,499.46 = 4,251.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,608.38/10,499.46 = 4,251.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,608.38x = 10,499.46 × 4,251.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,608.38x = 44,635,934.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,635,934.32/7,608.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,866.68

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