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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,740.83, 10,682.47 and 4,383.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,740.83, 10,682.47 and 4,383.56 is: 6,049.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,740.83 : 10,682.47 = 4,383.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,740.83/10,682.47 = 4,383.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,740.83x = 10,682.47 × 4,383.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,740.83x = 46,827,200.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,827,200.26/7,740.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,049.38

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