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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,726.08, 10,660.64 and 4,583.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,726.08, 10,660.64 and 4,583.04 is: 6,323.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,726.08 : 10,660.64 = 4,583.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,726.08/10,660.64 = 4,583.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,726.08x = 10,660.64 × 4,583.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,726.08x = 48,858,139.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,858,139.55/7,726.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,323.79

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