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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,635.03, 10,537.02 and 4,277.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,635.03, 10,537.02 and 4,277.82 is: 5,903.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,635.03 : 10,537.02 = 4,277.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,635.03/10,537.02 = 4,277.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,635.03x = 10,537.02 × 4,277.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,635.03x = 45,075,514.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,075,514.41/7,635.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,903.78

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