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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,864.63, 10,829.77 and 7,690.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,864.63, 10,829.77 and 7,690.01 is: 10,589.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,864.63 : 10,829.77 = 7,690.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,864.63/10,829.77 = 7,690.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,864.63x = 10,829.77 × 7,690.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,864.63x = 83,280,966.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,280,966.22/7,864.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,589.31

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