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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,694.91, 10,618.98 and 4,337.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,694.91, 10,618.98 and 4,337.76 is: 5,986.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,694.91 : 10,618.98 = 4,337.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,694.91/10,618.98 = 4,337.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,694.91x = 10,618.98 × 4,337.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,694.91x = 46,062,586.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,062,586.68/7,694.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,986.11

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