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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,644.99, 10,549.95 and 4,287.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,644.99, 10,549.95 and 4,287.79 is: 5,917.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,644.99 : 10,549.95 = 4,287.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,644.99/10,549.95 = 4,287.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,644.99x = 10,549.95 × 4,287.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,644.99x = 45,235,970.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,235,970.11/7,644.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,917.07

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