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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,755.93, 10,699.38 and 4,609.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,755.93, 10,699.38 and 4,609.89 is: 6,359.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,755.93 : 10,699.38 = 4,609.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,755.93/10,699.38 = 4,609.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,755.93x = 10,699.38 × 4,609.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,755.93x = 49,322,964.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,322,964.87/7,755.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,359.39

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