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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,729.14, 10,666.62 and 4,372.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,729.14, 10,666.62 and 4,372.10 is: 6,033.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,729.14 : 10,666.62 = 4,372.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,729.14/10,666.62 = 4,372.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,729.14x = 10,666.62 × 4,372.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,729.14x = 46,635,529.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,635,529.30/7,729.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,033.73

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