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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,638.98, 10,541.97 and 4,281.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,638.98, 10,541.97 and 4,281.64 is: 5,908.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,638.98 : 10,541.97 = 4,281.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,638.98/10,541.97 = 4,281.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,638.98x = 10,541.97 × 4,281.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,638.98x = 45,136,920.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,136,920.43/7,638.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,908.76

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