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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,727.35, 10,663.92 and 4,542.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,727.35, 10,663.92 and 4,542.97 is: 6,269.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,727.35 : 10,663.92 = 4,542.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,727.35/10,663.92 = 4,542.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,727.35x = 10,663.92 × 4,542.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,727.35x = 48,445,868.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,445,868.64/7,727.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,269.40

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