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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,740.88, 10,682.89 and 4,383.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,740.88, 10,682.89 and 4,383.83 is: 6,049.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,740.88 : 10,682.89 = 4,383.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,740.88/10,682.89 = 4,383.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,740.88x = 10,682.89 × 4,383.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,740.88x = 46,831,989.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,831,989.42/7,740.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,049.96

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