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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,726.55, 10,661.98 and 4,369.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,726.55, 10,661.98 and 4,369.51 is: 6,029.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,726.55 : 10,661.98 = 4,369.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,726.55/10,661.98 = 4,369.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,726.55x = 10,661.98 × 4,369.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,726.55x = 46,587,590.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,587,590.65/7,726.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,029.54

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