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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,615.26, 10,507.14 and 4,470.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,615.26, 10,507.14 and 4,470.84 is: 6,168.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,615.26 : 10,507.14 = 4,470.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,615.26/10,507.14 = 4,470.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,615.26x = 10,507.14 × 4,470.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,615.26x = 46,975,741.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,975,741.80/7,615.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,168.63

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