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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,738.98, 10,679.49 and 4,381.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,738.98, 10,679.49 and 4,381.98 is: 6,046.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,738.98 : 10,679.49 = 4,381.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,738.98/10,679.49 = 4,381.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,738.98x = 10,679.49 × 4,381.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,738.98x = 46,797,311.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,797,311.59/7,738.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,046.96

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