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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,638.67, 11,462.27 and 4,128.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,638.67, 11,462.27 and 4,128.61 is: 6,195.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,638.67 : 11,462.27 = 4,128.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,638.67/11,462.27 = 4,128.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,638.67x = 11,462.27 × 4,128.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,638.67x = 47,323,242.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,323,242.54/7,638.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,195.22

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