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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,635.24, 10,536.84 and 4,277.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,635.24, 10,536.84 and 4,277.99 is: 5,903.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,635.24 : 10,536.84 = 4,277.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,635.24/10,536.84 = 4,277.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,635.24x = 10,536.84 × 4,277.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,635.24x = 45,076,443.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,076,443.47/7,635.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,903.74

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