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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,664.28, 11,490.57 and 3,964.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,664.28, 11,490.57 and 3,964.17 is: 5,943.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,664.28 : 11,490.57 = 3,964.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,664.28/11,490.57 = 3,964.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,664.28x = 11,490.57 × 3,964.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,664.28x = 45,550,572.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,550,572.88/7,664.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,943.23

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