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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,716.58, 10,651.59 and 4,691.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,716.58, 10,651.59 and 4,691.74 is: 6,476.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,716.58 : 10,651.59 = 4,691.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,716.58/10,651.59 = 4,691.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,716.58x = 10,651.59 × 4,691.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,716.58x = 49,974,490.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,974,490.87/7,716.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,476.25

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