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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,725.03, 10,662.60 and 4,742.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,725.03, 10,662.60 and 4,742.07 is: 6,545.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,725.03 : 10,662.60 = 4,742.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,725.03/10,662.60 = 4,742.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,725.03x = 10,662.60 × 4,742.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,725.03x = 50,562,795.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,562,795.58/7,725.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,545.32

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