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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,727.52, 10,663.92 and 4,190.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,727.52, 10,663.92 and 4,190.73 is: 5,783.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,727.52 : 10,663.92 = 4,190.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,727.52/10,663.92 = 4,190.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,727.52x = 10,663.92 × 4,190.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,727.52x = 44,689,609.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,689,609.46/7,727.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,783.18

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