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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,726.13, 10,660.84 and 4,367.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,726.13, 10,660.84 and 4,367.87 is: 6,026.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,726.13 : 10,660.84 = 4,367.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,726.13/10,660.84 = 4,367.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,726.13x = 10,660.84 × 4,367.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,726.13x = 46,565,098.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,565,098.99/7,726.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,026.97

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