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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,636.59, 10,537.61 and 4,279.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,636.59, 10,537.61 and 4,279.59 is: 5,905.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,636.59 : 10,537.61 = 4,279.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,636.59/10,537.61 = 4,279.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,636.59x = 10,537.61 × 4,279.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,636.59x = 45,096,628.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,096,628.98/7,636.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,905.34

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