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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,726.51, 10,662.15 and 4,369.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,726.51, 10,662.15 and 4,369.13 is: 6,029.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,726.51 : 10,662.15 = 4,369.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,726.51/10,662.15 = 4,369.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,726.51x = 10,662.15 × 4,369.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,726.51x = 46,584,346.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,584,346.08/7,726.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,029.16

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