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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,727.03, 10,660.78 and 4,369.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,727.03, 10,660.78 and 4,369.52 is: 6,028.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,727.03 : 10,660.78 = 4,369.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,727.03/10,660.78 = 4,369.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,727.03x = 10,660.78 × 4,369.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,727.03x = 46,582,491.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,582,491.43/7,727.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,028.51

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