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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,771.40, 11,657.10 and 4,490.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,771.40, 11,657.10 and 4,490.90 is: 6,736.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,771.40 : 11,657.10 = 4,490.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,771.40/11,657.10 = 4,490.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,771.40x = 11,657.10 × 4,490.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,771.40x = 52,350,870.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,350,870.39/7,771.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,736.35

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