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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,639.04, 10,541.76 and 4,282.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,639.04, 10,541.76 and 4,282.08 is: 5,909.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,639.04 : 10,541.76 = 4,282.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,639.04/10,541.76 = 4,282.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,639.04x = 10,541.76 × 4,282.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,639.04x = 45,140,659.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,140,659.66/7,639.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,909.21

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