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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,725.22, 10,660.83 and 4,188.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,725.22, 10,660.83 and 4,188.43 is: 5,780.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,725.22 : 10,660.83 = 4,188.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,725.22/10,660.83 = 4,188.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,725.22x = 10,660.83 × 4,188.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,725.22x = 44,652,140.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,652,140.20/7,725.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,780.05

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