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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,611.39, 10,503.41 and 4,254.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,611.39, 10,503.41 and 4,254.21 is: 5,870.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,611.39 : 10,503.41 = 4,254.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,611.39/10,503.41 = 4,254.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,611.39x = 10,503.41 × 4,254.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,611.39x = 44,683,690.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,683,690.59/7,611.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,870.63

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