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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,791.39, 10,744.25 and 4,649.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,791.39, 10,744.25 and 4,649.40 is: 6,411.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,791.39 : 10,744.25 = 4,649.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,791.39/10,744.25 = 4,649.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,791.39x = 10,744.25 × 4,649.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,791.39x = 49,954,292.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,954,292.70/7,791.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,411.47

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