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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,651.85, 10,560.62 and 4,249.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,651.85, 10,560.62 and 4,249.63 is: 5,865.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,651.85 : 10,560.62 = 4,249.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,651.85/10,560.62 = 4,249.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,651.85x = 10,560.62 × 4,249.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,651.85x = 44,878,682.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,878,682.66/7,651.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,865.08

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