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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,688.49, 10,609.58 and 4,544.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,688.49, 10,609.58 and 4,544.07 is: 6,270.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,688.49 : 10,609.58 = 4,544.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,688.49/10,609.58 = 4,544.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,688.49x = 10,609.58 × 4,544.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,688.49x = 48,210,651.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,210,651.47/7,688.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,270.50

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