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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,611.02, 10,503.18 and 4,253.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,611.02, 10,503.18 and 4,253.84 is: 5,870.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,611.02 : 10,503.18 = 4,253.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,611.02/10,503.18 = 4,253.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,611.02x = 10,503.18 × 4,253.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,611.02x = 44,678,773.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,678,773.43/7,611.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,870.27

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