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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,786.50, 10,668.62 and 7,682.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,786.50, 10,668.62 and 7,682.62 is: 10,526.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,786.50 : 10,668.62 = 7,682.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,786.50/10,668.62 = 7,682.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,786.50x = 10,668.62 × 7,682.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,786.50x = 81,962,953.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,962,953.38/7,786.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,526.29

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