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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,727.23, 10,663.57 and 4,190.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,727.23, 10,663.57 and 4,190.43 is: 5,782.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,727.23 : 10,663.57 = 4,190.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,727.23/10,663.57 = 4,190.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,727.23x = 10,663.57 × 4,190.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,727.23x = 44,684,943.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,684,943.64/7,727.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,782.79

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