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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,639.08, 10,540.69 and 4,281.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,639.08, 10,540.69 and 4,281.58 is: 5,907.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,639.08 : 10,540.69 = 4,281.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,639.08/10,540.69 = 4,281.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,639.08x = 10,540.69 × 4,281.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,639.08x = 45,130,807.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,130,807.49/7,639.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,907.89

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