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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,728.89, 10,665.72 and 4,371.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,728.89, 10,665.72 and 4,371.59 is: 6,032.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,728.89 : 10,665.72 = 4,371.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,728.89/10,665.72 = 4,371.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,728.89x = 10,665.72 × 4,371.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,728.89x = 46,626,101.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,626,101.57/7,728.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,032.71

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