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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,718.49, 10,651.52 and 4,181.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,718.49, 10,651.52 and 4,181.69 is: 5,770.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,718.49 : 10,651.52 = 4,181.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,718.49/10,651.52 = 4,181.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,718.49x = 10,651.52 × 4,181.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,718.49x = 44,541,391.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,541,391.75/7,718.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,770.74

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