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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,644.27, 10,544.62 and 4,807.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,644.27, 10,544.62 and 4,807.15 is: 6,631.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,644.27 : 10,544.62 = 4,807.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,644.27/10,544.62 = 4,807.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,644.27x = 10,544.62 × 4,807.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,644.27x = 50,689,570.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,689,570.03/7,644.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,631.05

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