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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,739.96, 10,681.30 and 4,382.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,739.96, 10,681.30 and 4,382.76 is: 6,048.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,739.96 : 10,681.30 = 4,382.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,739.96/10,681.30 = 4,382.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,739.96x = 10,681.30 × 4,382.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,739.96x = 46,813,574.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,813,574.39/7,739.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,048.30

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