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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,639.27, 10,542.16 and 4,282.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,639.27, 10,542.16 and 4,282.08 is: 5,909.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,639.27 : 10,542.16 = 4,282.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,639.27/10,542.16 = 4,282.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,639.27x = 10,542.16 × 4,282.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,639.27x = 45,142,351.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,142,351.08/7,639.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,909.25

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