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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,720.74, 10,653.91 and 4,363.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,720.74, 10,653.91 and 4,363.81 is: 6,021.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,720.74 : 10,653.91 = 4,363.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,720.74/10,653.91 = 4,363.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,720.74x = 10,653.91 × 4,363.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,720.74x = 46,491,639.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,491,639.00/7,720.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,021.66

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