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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,637.30, 10,544.55 and 5,865.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,637.30, 10,544.55 and 5,865.74 is: 8,098.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,637.30 : 10,544.55 = 5,865.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,637.30/10,544.55 = 5,865.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,637.30x = 10,544.55 × 5,865.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,637.30x = 61,851,588.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,851,588.72/7,637.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,098.62

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