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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,744.46, 10,683.92 and 4,598.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,744.46, 10,683.92 and 4,598.82 is: 6,344.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,744.46 : 10,683.92 = 4,598.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,744.46/10,683.92 = 4,598.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,744.46x = 10,683.92 × 4,598.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,744.46x = 49,133,401.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,133,401.98/7,744.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,344.33

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