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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,633.05, 11,453.82 and 4,122.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,633.05, 11,453.82 and 4,122.98 is: 6,186.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,633.05 : 11,453.82 = 4,122.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,633.05/11,453.82 = 4,122.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,633.05x = 11,453.82 × 4,122.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,633.05x = 47,223,870.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,223,870.78/7,633.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,186.76

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