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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,639.79, 11,462.98 and 4,132.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,639.79, 11,462.98 and 4,132.27 is: 6,200.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,639.79 : 11,462.98 = 4,132.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,639.79/11,462.98 = 4,132.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,639.79x = 11,462.98 × 4,132.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,639.79x = 47,368,064.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,368,064.01/7,639.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,200.18

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