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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,716.83, 10,649.43 and 4,359.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,716.83, 10,649.43 and 4,359.69 is: 6,016.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,716.83 : 10,649.43 = 4,359.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,716.83/10,649.43 = 4,359.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,716.83x = 10,649.43 × 4,359.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,716.83x = 46,428,213.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,428,213.48/7,716.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,016.49

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