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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,726.58, 10,663.12 and 4,368.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,726.58, 10,663.12 and 4,368.17 is: 6,028.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,726.58 : 10,663.12 = 4,368.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,726.58/10,663.12 = 4,368.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,726.58x = 10,663.12 × 4,368.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,726.58x = 46,578,320.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,578,320.89/7,726.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,028.32

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