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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,633.96, 11,451.10 and 4,163.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,633.96, 11,451.10 and 4,163.88 is: 6,245.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,633.96 : 11,451.10 = 4,163.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,633.96/11,451.10 = 4,163.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,633.96x = 11,451.10 × 4,163.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,633.96x = 47,681,006.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,681,006.27/7,633.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,245.91

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