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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,637.80, 10,538.92 and 4,280.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,637.80, 10,538.92 and 4,280.76 is: 5,906.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,637.80 : 10,538.92 = 4,280.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,637.80/10,538.92 = 4,280.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,637.80x = 10,538.92 × 4,280.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,637.80x = 45,114,587.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,114,587.18/7,637.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,906.75

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