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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,651.40, 11,467.51 and 3,263.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,651.40, 11,467.51 and 3,263.72 is: 4,891.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,651.40 : 11,467.51 = 3,263.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,651.40/11,467.51 = 3,263.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,651.40x = 11,467.51 × 3,263.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,651.40x = 37,426,676.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,426,676.24/7,651.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,891.48

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