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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,649.92, 10,556.76 and 4,506.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,649.92, 10,556.76 and 4,506.64 is: 6,219.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,649.92 : 10,556.76 = 4,506.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,649.92/10,556.76 = 4,506.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,649.92x = 10,556.76 × 4,506.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,649.92x = 47,575,516.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,575,516.89/7,649.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,219.09

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