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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,714.39, 10,645.84 and 4,177.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,714.39, 10,645.84 and 4,177.61 is: 5,765.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,714.39 : 10,645.84 = 4,177.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,714.39/10,645.84 = 4,177.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,714.39x = 10,645.84 × 4,177.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,714.39x = 44,474,167.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,474,167.64/7,714.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,765.09

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