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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,669.52, 10,588.20 and 4,874

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,669.52, 10,588.20 and 4,874 is: 6,728.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,669.52 : 10,588.20 = 4,874 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,669.52/10,588.20 = 4,874/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,669.52x = 10,588.20 × 4,874
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,669.52x = 51,606,886.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,606,886.80/7,669.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,728.83

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