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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,729.46, 10,666.46 and 4,279.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,729.46, 10,666.46 and 4,279.94 is: 5,906.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,729.46 : 10,666.46 = 4,279.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,729.46/10,666.46 = 4,279.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,729.46x = 10,666.46 × 4,279.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,729.46x = 45,651,808.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,651,808.81/7,729.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,906.21

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