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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,641.87, 10,545.69 and 4,284.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,641.87, 10,545.69 and 4,284.69 is: 5,912.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,641.87 : 10,545.69 = 4,284.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,641.87/10,545.69 = 4,284.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,641.87x = 10,545.69 × 4,284.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,641.87x = 45,185,012.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,185,012.49/7,641.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,912.82

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