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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,611.06, 10,502.88 and 4,253.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,611.06, 10,502.88 and 4,253.22 is: 5,869.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,611.06 : 10,502.88 = 4,253.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,611.06/10,502.88 = 4,253.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,611.06x = 10,502.88 × 4,253.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,611.06x = 44,671,059.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,671,059.27/7,611.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,869.23

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