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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,760.64, 10,709.76 and 4,448

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,760.64, 10,709.76 and 4,448 is: 6,138.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,760.64 : 10,709.76 = 4,448 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,760.64/10,709.76 = 4,448/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,760.64x = 10,709.76 × 4,448
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,760.64x = 47,637,012.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,637,012.48/7,760.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,138.28

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