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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,644.60, 10,549.26 and 4,287.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,644.60, 10,549.26 and 4,287.60 is: 5,916.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,644.60 : 10,549.26 = 4,287.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,644.60/10,549.26 = 4,287.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,644.60x = 10,549.26 × 4,287.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,644.60x = 45,231,007.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,231,007.18/7,644.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,916.73

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