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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,642.84, 10,551.72 and 4,994.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,642.84, 10,551.72 and 4,994.68 is: 6,895.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,642.84 : 10,551.72 = 4,994.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,642.84/10,551.72 = 4,994.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,642.84x = 10,551.72 × 4,994.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,642.84x = 52,702,464.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,702,464.85/7,642.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,895.67

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