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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,651.08, 10,558.62 and 4,248

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,651.08, 10,558.62 and 4,248 is: 5,862.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,651.08 : 10,558.62 = 4,248 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,651.08/10,558.62 = 4,248/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,651.08x = 10,558.62 × 4,248
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,651.08x = 44,853,017.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,853,017.76/7,651.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,862.31

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