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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,725.56, 10,661.80 and 4,368.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,725.56, 10,661.80 and 4,368.68 is: 6,029.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,725.56 : 10,661.80 = 4,368.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,725.56/10,661.80 = 4,368.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,725.56x = 10,661.80 × 4,368.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,725.56x = 46,577,992.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,577,992.42/7,725.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,029.08

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