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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,731.38, 10,669.09 and 4,281.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,731.38, 10,669.09 and 4,281.84 is: 5,908.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,731.38 : 10,669.09 = 4,281.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,731.38/10,669.09 = 4,281.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,731.38x = 10,669.09 × 4,281.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,731.38x = 45,683,333.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,683,333.65/7,731.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,908.82

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