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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,738.91, 10,679.54 and 4,381.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,738.91, 10,679.54 and 4,381.67 is: 6,046.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,738.91 : 10,679.54 = 4,381.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,738.91/10,679.54 = 4,381.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,738.91x = 10,679.54 × 4,381.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,738.91x = 46,794,144.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,794,144.73/7,738.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,046.61

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