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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,725.07, 10,660.68 and 4,188.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,725.07, 10,660.68 and 4,188.34 is: 5,779.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,725.07 : 10,660.68 = 4,188.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,725.07/10,660.68 = 4,188.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,725.07x = 10,660.68 × 4,188.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,725.07x = 44,650,565.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,650,565.80/7,725.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,779.96

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