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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,713.70, 10,644.73 and 4,357.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,713.70, 10,644.73 and 4,357.60 is: 6,013.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,713.70 : 10,644.73 = 4,357.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,713.70/10,644.73 = 4,357.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,713.70x = 10,644.73 × 4,357.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,713.70x = 46,385,475.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,385,475.45/7,713.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,013.39

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