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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,727.40, 10,663.16 and 4,370.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,727.40, 10,663.16 and 4,370.52 is: 6,030.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,727.40 : 10,663.16 = 4,370.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,727.40/10,663.16 = 4,370.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,727.40x = 10,663.16 × 4,370.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,727.40x = 46,603,554.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,603,554.04/7,727.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,030.95

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