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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,729.02, 10,666.71 and 4,372.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,729.02, 10,666.71 and 4,372.43 is: 6,034.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,729.02 : 10,666.71 = 4,372.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,729.02/10,666.71 = 4,372.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,729.02x = 10,666.71 × 4,372.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,729.02x = 46,639,389.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,639,389.47/7,729.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,034.32

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