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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,636.46, 10,538.96 and 4,279.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,636.46, 10,538.96 and 4,279.22 is: 5,905.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,636.46 : 10,538.96 = 4,279.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,636.46/10,538.96 = 4,279.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,636.46x = 10,538.96 × 4,279.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,636.46x = 45,098,454.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,098,454.32/7,636.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,905.68

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