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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,708.97, 10,638.34 and 4,172.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,708.97, 10,638.34 and 4,172.11 is: 5,757.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,708.97 : 10,638.34 = 4,172.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,708.97/10,638.34 = 4,172.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,708.97x = 10,638.34 × 4,172.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,708.97x = 44,384,287.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,384,287.67/7,708.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,757.48

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