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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,635.68, 11,434.08 and 5,030.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,635.68, 11,434.08 and 5,030.72 is: 7,533.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,635.68 : 11,434.08 = 5,030.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,635.68/11,434.08 = 5,030.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,635.68x = 11,434.08 × 5,030.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,635.68x = 57,521,654.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,521,654.94/7,635.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,533.27

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