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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,714.20, 10,644.90 and 4,356.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,714.20, 10,644.90 and 4,356.96 is: 6,012.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,714.20 : 10,644.90 = 4,356.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,714.20/10,644.90 = 4,356.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,714.20x = 10,644.90 × 4,356.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,714.20x = 46,379,403.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,379,403.50/7,714.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,012.21

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