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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,734.81, 10,673.96 and 4,377.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,734.81, 10,673.96 and 4,377.59 is: 6,041.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,734.81 : 10,673.96 = 4,377.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,734.81/10,673.96 = 4,377.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,734.81x = 10,673.96 × 4,377.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,734.81x = 46,726,269.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,726,269.99/7,734.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,041.04

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