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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,709.97, 10,639.35 and 4,522.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,709.97, 10,639.35 and 4,522.82 is: 6,241.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,709.97 : 10,639.35 = 4,522.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,709.97/10,639.35 = 4,522.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,709.97x = 10,639.35 × 4,522.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,709.97x = 48,119,891.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,119,891.57/7,709.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,241.26

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