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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,640.64, 10,541.92 and 4,283.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,640.64, 10,541.92 and 4,283.20 is: 5,909.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,640.64 : 10,541.92 = 4,283.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,640.64/10,541.92 = 4,283.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,640.64x = 10,541.92 × 4,283.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,640.64x = 45,153,151.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,153,151.74/7,640.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,909.60

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