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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,716.95, 10,649.36 and 4,359.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,716.95, 10,649.36 and 4,359.59 is: 6,016.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,716.95 : 10,649.36 = 4,359.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,716.95/10,649.36 = 4,359.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,716.95x = 10,649.36 × 4,359.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,716.95x = 46,426,843.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,426,843.36/7,716.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,016.22

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