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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,731.88, 10,669.80 and 4,588

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,731.88, 10,669.80 and 4,588 is: 6,331.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,731.88 : 10,669.80 = 4,588 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,731.88/10,669.80 = 4,588/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,731.88x = 10,669.80 × 4,588
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,731.88x = 48,953,042.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,953,042.40/7,731.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,331.32

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