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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,635.09, 10,536.12 and 4,277.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,635.09, 10,536.12 and 4,277.73 is: 5,903.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,635.09 : 10,536.12 = 4,277.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,635.09/10,536.12 = 4,277.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,635.09x = 10,536.12 × 4,277.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,635.09x = 45,070,687.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,070,687.30/7,635.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,903.10

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