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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,650.86, 10,557.32 and 4,292.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,650.86, 10,557.32 and 4,292.98 is: 5,923.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,650.86 : 10,557.32 = 4,292.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,650.86/10,557.32 = 4,292.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,650.86x = 10,557.32 × 4,292.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,650.86x = 45,322,363.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,322,363.61/7,650.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,923.83

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