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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,635.84, 10,536.48 and 4,490.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,635.84, 10,536.48 and 4,490.88 is: 6,196.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,635.84 : 10,536.48 = 4,490.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,635.84/10,536.48 = 4,490.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,635.84x = 10,536.48 × 4,490.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,635.84x = 47,318,067.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,318,067.30/7,635.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,196.84

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