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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,611.03, 10,503.50 and 4,468.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,611.03, 10,503.50 and 4,468.23 is: 6,166.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,611.03 : 10,503.50 = 4,468.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,611.03/10,503.50 = 4,468.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,611.03x = 10,503.50 × 4,468.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,611.03x = 46,932,031.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,932,031.46/7,611.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,166.32

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