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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,740.98, 10,682.93 and 4,383.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,740.98, 10,682.93 and 4,383.94 is: 6,050.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,740.98 : 10,682.93 = 4,383.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,740.98/10,682.93 = 4,383.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,740.98x = 10,682.93 × 4,383.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,740.98x = 46,833,308.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,833,308.40/7,740.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,050.05

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