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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,777.46, 10,732.97 and 4,590.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,777.46, 10,732.97 and 4,590.83 is: 6,335.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,777.46 : 10,732.97 = 4,590.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,777.46/10,732.97 = 4,590.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,777.46x = 10,732.97 × 4,590.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,777.46x = 49,273,240.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,273,240.67/7,777.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,335.39

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