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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,643.13, 10,549.77 and 4,990.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,643.13, 10,549.77 and 4,990.95 is: 6,888.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,643.13 : 10,549.77 = 4,990.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,643.13/10,549.77 = 4,990.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,643.13x = 10,549.77 × 4,990.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,643.13x = 52,653,374.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,653,374.58/7,643.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,888.98

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