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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,610.55, 10,509.71 and 7,196.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,610.55, 10,509.71 and 7,196.37 is: 9,937.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,610.55 : 10,509.71 = 7,196.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,610.55/10,509.71 = 7,196.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,610.55x = 10,509.71 × 7,196.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,610.55x = 75,631,761.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,631,761.75/7,610.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,937.75

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