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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,727.91, 10,663.86 and 4,370.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,727.91, 10,663.86 and 4,370.55 is: 6,030.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,727.91 : 10,663.86 = 4,370.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,727.91/10,663.86 = 4,370.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,727.91x = 10,663.86 × 4,370.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,727.91x = 46,606,933.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,606,933.32/7,727.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,030.99

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