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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,729.61, 10,665.08 and 4,371.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,729.61, 10,665.08 and 4,371.69 is: 6,031.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,729.61 : 10,665.08 = 4,371.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,729.61/10,665.08 = 4,371.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,729.61x = 10,665.08 × 4,371.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,729.61x = 46,624,401.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,624,401.73/7,729.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,031.93

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