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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,682.78, 10,601.84 and 4,325.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,682.78, 10,601.84 and 4,325.48 is: 5,968.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,682.78 : 10,601.84 = 4,325.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,682.78/10,601.84 = 4,325.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,682.78x = 10,601.84 × 4,325.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,682.78x = 45,858,079.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,858,079.75/7,682.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,968.94

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