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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,610.60, 10,462.28 and 6,544.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,610.60, 10,462.28 and 6,544.44 is: 8,996.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,610.60 : 10,462.28 = 6,544.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,610.60/10,462.28 = 6,544.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,610.60x = 10,462.28 × 6,544.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,610.60x = 68,469,763.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,469,763.72/7,610.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,996.63

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