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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,611.84, 10,503.91 and 4,253.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,611.84, 10,503.91 and 4,253.99 is: 5,870.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,611.84 : 10,503.91 = 4,253.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,611.84/10,503.91 = 4,253.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,611.84x = 10,503.91 × 4,253.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,611.84x = 44,683,480.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,683,480.90/7,611.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,870.26

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