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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,689.96, 10,611.72 and 4,332.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,689.96, 10,611.72 and 4,332.72 is: 5,978.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,689.96 : 10,611.72 = 4,332.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,689.96/10,611.72 = 4,332.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,689.96x = 10,611.72 × 4,332.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,689.96x = 45,977,611.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,977,611.48/7,689.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,978.91

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