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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,729.26, 11,593.35 and 4,432.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,729.26, 11,593.35 and 4,432.02 is: 6,647.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,729.26 : 11,593.35 = 4,432.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,729.26/11,593.35 = 4,432.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,729.26x = 11,593.35 × 4,432.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,729.26x = 51,381,959.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,381,959.07/7,729.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,647.72

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