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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,714.71, 10,646.30 and 4,357.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,714.71, 10,646.30 and 4,357.53 is: 6,013.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,714.71 : 10,646.30 = 4,357.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,714.71/10,646.30 = 4,357.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,714.71x = 10,646.30 × 4,357.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,714.71x = 46,391,582.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,391,582.53/7,714.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,013.39

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