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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,649.91, 11,465.96 and 3,263.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,649.91, 11,465.96 and 3,263.22 is: 4,891.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,649.91 : 11,465.96 = 3,263.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,649.91/11,465.96 = 3,263.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,649.91x = 11,465.96 × 3,263.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,649.91x = 37,415,933.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,415,933.68/7,649.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,891.03

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