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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,711.88, 10,642.31 and 4,354.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,711.88, 10,642.31 and 4,354.62 is: 6,009.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,711.88 : 10,642.31 = 4,354.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,711.88/10,642.31 = 4,354.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,711.88x = 10,642.31 × 4,354.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,711.88x = 46,343,215.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,343,215.97/7,711.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,009.33

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