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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,648.83, 10,555.92 and 4,506.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,648.83, 10,555.92 and 4,506.84 is: 6,219.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,648.83 : 10,555.92 = 4,506.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,648.83/10,555.92 = 4,506.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,648.83x = 10,555.92 × 4,506.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,648.83x = 47,573,842.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,573,842.49/7,648.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,219.75

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