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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,723.77, 10,660.37 and 4,366.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,723.77, 10,660.37 and 4,366.72 is: 6,026.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,723.77 : 10,660.37 = 4,366.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,723.77/10,660.37 = 4,366.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,723.77x = 10,660.37 × 4,366.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,723.77x = 46,550,850.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,550,850.89/7,723.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,026.96

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