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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,724.37, 10,659.52 and 4,367.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,724.37, 10,659.52 and 4,367.08 is: 6,026.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,724.37 : 10,659.52 = 4,367.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,724.37/10,659.52 = 4,367.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,724.37x = 10,659.52 × 4,367.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,724.37x = 46,550,995.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,550,995.38/7,724.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,026.51

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