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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,724.96, 10,660.02 and 4,367.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,724.96, 10,660.02 and 4,367.58 is: 6,027.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,724.96 : 10,660.02 = 4,367.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,724.96/10,660.02 = 4,367.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,724.96x = 10,660.02 × 4,367.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,724.96x = 46,558,490.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,558,490.15/7,724.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,027.02

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