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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,617.84, 10,512.36 and 4,305.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,617.84, 10,512.36 and 4,305.84 is: 5,941.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,617.84 : 10,512.36 = 4,305.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,617.84/10,512.36 = 4,305.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,617.84x = 10,512.36 × 4,305.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,617.84x = 45,264,540.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,264,540.18/7,617.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,941.91

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