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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,635.68, 10,536.28 and 4,278.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,635.68, 10,536.28 and 4,278.16 is: 5,903.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,635.68 : 10,536.28 = 4,278.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,635.68/10,536.28 = 4,278.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,635.68x = 10,536.28 × 4,278.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,635.68x = 45,075,891.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,075,891.64/7,635.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,903.32

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