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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,725.66, 10,661.29 and 4,368.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,725.66, 10,661.29 and 4,368.39 is: 6,028.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,725.66 : 10,661.29 = 4,368.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,725.66/10,661.29 = 4,368.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,725.66x = 10,661.29 × 4,368.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,725.66x = 46,572,672.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,572,672.62/7,725.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,028.31

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