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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,748, 10,693.68 and 4,436

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,748, 10,693.68 and 4,436 is: 6,122.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,748 : 10,693.68 = 4,436 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,748/10,693.68 = 4,436/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,748x = 10,693.68 × 4,436
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,748x = 47,437,164.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,437,164.48/7,748
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,122.50

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