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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,640.54, 10,544.38 and 4,284.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,640.54, 10,544.38 and 4,284.43 is: 5,912.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,640.54 : 10,544.38 = 4,284.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,640.54/10,544.38 = 4,284.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,640.54x = 10,544.38 × 4,284.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,640.54x = 45,176,620.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,176,620.93/7,640.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,912.75

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