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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,728.54, 10,662.84 and 4,371

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,728.54, 10,662.84 and 4,371 is: 6,030.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,728.54 : 10,662.84 = 4,371 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,728.54/10,662.84 = 4,371/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,728.54x = 10,662.84 × 4,371
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,728.54x = 46,607,273.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,607,273.64/7,728.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,030.54

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