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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,725.32, 10,660.86 and 4,368.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,725.32, 10,660.86 and 4,368.32 is: 6,028.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,725.32 : 10,660.86 = 4,368.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,725.32/10,660.86 = 4,368.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,725.32x = 10,660.86 × 4,368.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,725.32x = 46,570,047.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,570,047.96/7,725.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,028.24

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