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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,647.98, 10,555.40 and 4,292.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,647.98, 10,555.40 and 4,292.15 is: 5,923.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,647.98 : 10,555.40 = 4,292.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,647.98/10,555.40 = 4,292.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,647.98x = 10,555.40 × 4,292.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,647.98x = 45,305,338.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,305,338.65/7,647.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,923.83

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