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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,639.90, 10,542.96 and 4,282.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,639.90, 10,542.96 and 4,282.84 is: 5,910.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,639.90 : 10,542.96 = 4,282.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,639.90/10,542.96 = 4,282.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,639.90x = 10,542.96 × 4,282.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,639.90x = 45,153,810.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,153,810.81/7,639.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,910.26

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