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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,635.66, 10,536.60 and 4,277.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,635.66, 10,536.60 and 4,277.71 is: 5,902.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,635.66 : 10,536.60 = 4,277.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,635.66/10,536.60 = 4,277.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,635.66x = 10,536.60 × 4,277.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,635.66x = 45,072,519.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,072,519.19/7,635.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,902.90

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