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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,639.34, 10,542.73 and 4,281.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,639.34, 10,542.73 and 4,281.99 is: 5,909.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,639.34 : 10,542.73 = 4,281.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,639.34/10,542.73 = 4,281.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,639.34x = 10,542.73 × 4,281.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,639.34x = 45,143,864.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,143,864.43/7,639.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,909.39

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