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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,741.54, 10,679.90 and 4,595.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,741.54, 10,679.90 and 4,595.91 is: 6,340.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,741.54 : 10,679.90 = 4,595.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,741.54/10,679.90 = 4,595.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,741.54x = 10,679.90 × 4,595.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,741.54x = 49,083,822.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,083,822.03/7,741.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,340.32

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