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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,726.46, 10,662.42 and 4,369.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,726.46, 10,662.42 and 4,369.31 is: 6,029.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,726.46 : 10,662.42 = 4,369.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,726.46/10,662.42 = 4,369.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,726.46x = 10,662.42 × 4,369.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,726.46x = 46,587,365.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,587,365.02/7,726.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,029.59

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