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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,611.36, 10,504.72 and 4,468.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,611.36, 10,504.72 and 4,468.56 is: 6,167.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,611.36 : 10,504.72 = 4,468.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,611.36/10,504.72 = 4,468.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,611.36x = 10,504.72 × 4,468.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,611.36x = 46,940,971.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,940,971.60/7,611.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,167.23

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