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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,639.15, 11,459.33 and 3,256.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,639.15, 11,459.33 and 3,256.64 is: 4,885.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,639.15 : 11,459.33 = 3,256.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,639.15/11,459.33 = 3,256.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,639.15x = 11,459.33 × 3,256.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,639.15x = 37,318,896.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,318,896.17/7,639.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,885.22

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