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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,642.29, 10,546.62 and 4,285.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,642.29, 10,546.62 and 4,285.14 is: 5,913.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,642.29 : 10,546.62 = 4,285.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,642.29/10,546.62 = 4,285.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,642.29x = 10,546.62 × 4,285.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,642.29x = 45,193,771.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,193,771.04/7,642.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,913.64

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