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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,682.69, 10,601.97 and 4,325.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,682.69, 10,601.97 and 4,325.49 is: 5,969.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,682.69 : 10,601.97 = 4,325.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,682.69/10,601.97 = 4,325.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,682.69x = 10,601.97 × 4,325.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,682.69x = 45,858,715.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,858,715.22/7,682.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,969.10

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