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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,644.88, 10,550.82 and 4,501

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,644.88, 10,550.82 and 4,501 is: 6,211.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,644.88 : 10,550.82 = 4,501 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,644.88/10,550.82 = 4,501/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,644.88x = 10,550.82 × 4,501
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,644.88x = 47,489,240.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,489,240.82/7,644.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,211.90

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