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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,611.13, 10,502.56 and 4,423.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,611.13, 10,502.56 and 4,423.83 is: 6,104.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,611.13 : 10,502.56 = 4,423.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,611.13/10,502.56 = 4,423.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,611.13x = 10,502.56 × 4,423.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,611.13x = 46,461,540.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,461,540.00/7,611.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,104.42

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