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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,611.16, 10,503.30 and 4,254.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,611.16, 10,503.30 and 4,254.28 is: 5,870.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,611.16 : 10,503.30 = 4,254.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,611.16/10,503.30 = 4,254.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,611.16x = 10,503.30 × 4,254.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,611.16x = 44,683,979.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,683,979.12/7,611.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,870.85

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