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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,639.79, 11,477.22 and 5,393.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,639.79, 11,477.22 and 5,393.48 is: 8,102.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,639.79 : 11,477.22 = 5,393.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,639.79/11,477.22 = 5,393.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,639.79x = 11,477.22 × 5,393.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,639.79x = 61,902,156.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,902,156.53/7,639.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,102.60

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