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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,768.81, 10,720.58 and 4,411.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,768.81, 10,720.58 and 4,411.16 is: 6,087.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,768.81 : 10,720.58 = 4,411.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,768.81/10,720.58 = 4,411.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,768.81x = 10,720.58 × 4,411.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,768.81x = 47,290,170.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,290,170.62/7,768.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,087.18

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