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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,611.58, 10,503.95 and 4,254.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,611.58, 10,503.95 and 4,254.39 is: 5,871.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,611.58 : 10,503.95 = 4,254.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,611.58/10,503.95 = 4,254.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,611.58x = 10,503.95 × 4,254.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,611.58x = 44,687,899.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,687,899.84/7,611.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,871.04

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