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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,647.21, 10,552.73 and 4,289.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,647.21, 10,552.73 and 4,289.71 is: 5,919.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,647.21 : 10,552.73 = 4,289.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,647.21/10,552.73 = 4,289.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,647.21x = 10,552.73 × 4,289.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,647.21x = 45,268,147.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,268,147.49/7,647.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,919.56

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