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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,725.96, 10,661.37 and 4,369.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,725.96, 10,661.37 and 4,369.48 is: 6,029.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,725.96 : 10,661.37 = 4,369.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,725.96/10,661.37 = 4,369.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,725.96x = 10,661.37 × 4,369.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,725.96x = 46,584,612.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,584,612.73/7,725.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,029.62

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