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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,651.14, 11,467.12 and 3,263.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,651.14, 11,467.12 and 3,263.46 is: 4,891.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,651.14 : 11,467.12 = 3,263.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,651.14/11,467.12 = 3,263.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,651.14x = 11,467.12 × 3,263.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,651.14x = 37,422,487.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,422,487.44/7,651.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,891.10

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