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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,725.88, 10,661.59 and 4,368.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,725.88, 10,661.59 and 4,368.59 is: 6,028.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,725.88 : 10,661.59 = 4,368.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,725.88/10,661.59 = 4,368.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,725.88x = 10,661.59 × 4,368.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,725.88x = 46,576,051.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,576,051.23/7,725.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,028.58

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