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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,709.91, 10,639.68 and 4,173.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,709.91, 10,639.68 and 4,173.12 is: 5,758.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,709.91 : 10,639.68 = 4,173.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,709.91/10,639.68 = 4,173.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,709.91x = 10,639.68 × 4,173.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,709.91x = 44,400,645.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,400,645.75/7,709.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,758.91

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