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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,711.61, 10,641.98 and 4,174.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,711.61, 10,641.98 and 4,174.88 is: 5,761.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,711.61 : 10,641.98 = 4,174.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,711.61/10,641.98 = 4,174.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,711.61x = 10,641.98 × 4,174.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,711.61x = 44,428,946.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,428,946.69/7,711.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,761.31

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