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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,631.76, 10,530.73 and 4,274.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,631.76, 10,530.73 and 4,274.72 is: 5,898.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,631.76 : 10,530.73 = 4,274.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,631.76/10,530.73 = 4,274.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,631.76x = 10,530.73 × 4,274.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,631.76x = 45,015,922.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,015,922.15/7,631.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,898.50

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