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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,615.56, 10,506.38 and 4,962

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,615.56, 10,506.38 and 4,962 is: 6,845.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,615.56 : 10,506.38 = 4,962 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,615.56/10,506.38 = 4,962/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,615.56x = 10,506.38 × 4,962
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,615.56x = 52,132,657.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,132,657.56/7,615.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,845.54

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