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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,617.03, 11,420.32 and 4,059.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,617.03, 11,420.32 and 4,059.67 is: 6,086.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,617.03 : 11,420.32 = 4,059.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,617.03/11,420.32 = 4,059.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,617.03x = 11,420.32 × 4,059.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,617.03x = 46,362,730.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,362,730.49/7,617.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,086.72

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