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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,727.13, 10,662.22 and 4,368.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,727.13, 10,662.22 and 4,368.87 is: 6,028.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,727.13 : 10,662.22 = 4,368.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,727.13/10,662.22 = 4,368.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,727.13x = 10,662.22 × 4,368.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,727.13x = 46,581,853.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,581,853.09/7,727.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,028.35

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