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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,710, 11,574.92 and 4,014.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,710, 11,574.92 and 4,014.76 is: 6,027.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,710 : 11,574.92 = 4,014.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,710/11,574.92 = 4,014.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,710x = 11,574.92 × 4,014.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,710x = 46,470,525.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,470,525.82/7,710
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,027.31

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