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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,689, 10,610.82 and 4,377

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,689, 10,610.82 and 4,377 is: 6,040.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,689 : 10,610.82 = 4,377 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,689/10,610.82 = 4,377/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,689x = 10,610.82 × 4,377
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,689x = 46,443,559.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,443,559.14/7,689
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,040.26

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