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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,651.03, 10,558.97 and 4,294.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,651.03, 10,558.97 and 4,294.17 is: 5,926.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,651.03 : 10,558.97 = 4,294.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,651.03/10,558.97 = 4,294.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,651.03x = 10,558.97 × 4,294.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,651.03x = 45,342,012.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,342,012.20/7,651.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,926.26

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