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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,719.72, 10,653.03 and 4,362

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,719.72, 10,653.03 and 4,362 is: 6,019.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,719.72 : 10,653.03 = 4,362 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,719.72/10,653.03 = 4,362/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,719.72x = 10,653.03 × 4,362
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,719.72x = 46,468,516.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,468,516.86/7,719.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,019.46

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