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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,725.50, 10,660.77 and 4,368.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,725.50, 10,660.77 and 4,368.11 is: 6,027.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,725.50 : 10,660.77 = 4,368.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,725.50/10,660.77 = 4,368.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,725.50x = 10,660.77 × 4,368.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,725.50x = 46,567,416.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,567,416.04/7,725.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,027.75

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