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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,727.28, 10,663.68 and 4,370.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,727.28, 10,663.68 and 4,370.40 is: 6,031.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,727.28 : 10,663.68 = 4,370.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,727.28/10,663.68 = 4,370.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,727.28x = 10,663.68 × 4,370.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,727.28x = 46,604,547.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,604,547.07/7,727.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,031.17

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