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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,611.79, 10,508.88 and 4,963.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,611.79, 10,508.88 and 4,963.81 is: 6,853.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,611.79 : 10,508.88 = 4,963.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,611.79/10,508.88 = 4,963.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,611.79x = 10,508.88 × 4,963.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,611.79x = 52,164,031.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,164,031.22/7,611.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,853.06

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