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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,637.76, 10,540.12 and 4,325.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,637.76, 10,540.12 and 4,325.76 is: 5,969.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,637.76 : 10,540.12 = 4,325.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,637.76/10,540.12 = 4,325.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,637.76x = 10,540.12 × 4,325.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,637.76x = 45,594,029.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,594,029.49/7,637.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,969.56

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