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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,682.85, 10,601.55 and 4,325.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,682.85, 10,601.55 and 4,325.13 is: 5,968.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,682.85 : 10,601.55 = 4,325.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,682.85/10,601.55 = 4,325.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,682.85x = 10,601.55 × 4,325.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,682.85x = 45,853,081.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,853,081.95/7,682.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,968.24

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