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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,617.90, 10,512.72 and 4,431.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,617.90, 10,512.72 and 4,431.96 is: 6,116.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,617.90 : 10,512.72 = 4,431.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,617.90/10,512.72 = 4,431.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,617.90x = 10,512.72 × 4,431.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,617.90x = 46,591,954.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,591,954.53/7,617.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,116.12

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