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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,635.60, 10,536.28 and 4,277.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,635.60, 10,536.28 and 4,277.95 is: 5,903.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,635.60 : 10,536.28 = 4,277.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,635.60/10,536.28 = 4,277.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,635.60x = 10,536.28 × 4,277.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,635.60x = 45,073,641.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,073,641.99/7,635.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,903.09

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