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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,639.77, 10,542.84 and 4,282.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,639.77, 10,542.84 and 4,282.58 is: 5,909.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,639.77 : 10,542.84 = 4,282.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,639.77/10,542.84 = 4,282.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,639.77x = 10,542.84 × 4,282.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,639.77x = 45,150,555.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,150,555.73/7,639.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,909.94

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