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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,638.32, 10,541.91 and 4,282.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,638.32, 10,541.91 and 4,282.46 is: 5,910.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,638.32 : 10,541.91 = 4,282.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,638.32/10,541.91 = 4,282.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,638.32x = 10,541.91 × 4,282.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,638.32x = 45,145,307.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,145,307.90/7,638.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,910.37

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