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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,635.47, 10,536.82 and 4,278.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,635.47, 10,536.82 and 4,278.27 is: 5,903.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,635.47 : 10,536.82 = 4,278.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,635.47/10,536.82 = 4,278.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,635.47x = 10,536.82 × 4,278.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,635.47x = 45,079,350.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,079,350.21/7,635.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,903.94

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