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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,635.33, 10,536.93 and 4,278.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,635.33, 10,536.93 and 4,278.24 is: 5,904.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,635.33 : 10,536.93 = 4,278.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,635.33/10,536.93 = 4,278.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,635.33x = 10,536.93 × 4,278.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,635.33x = 45,079,515.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,079,515.40/7,635.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,904.07

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