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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,741.52, 10,682.53 and 4,383.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,741.52, 10,682.53 and 4,383.67 is: 6,049.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,741.52 : 10,682.53 = 4,383.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,741.52/10,682.53 = 4,383.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,741.52x = 10,682.53 × 4,383.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,741.52x = 46,828,693.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,828,693.31/7,741.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,049.03

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