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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,651.68, 10,558.68 and 4,294.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,651.68, 10,558.68 and 4,294.02 is: 5,925.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,651.68 : 10,558.68 = 4,294.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,651.68/10,558.68 = 4,294.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,651.68x = 10,558.68 × 4,294.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,651.68x = 45,339,183.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,339,183.09/7,651.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,925.39

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