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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,729.62, 10,666.16 and 4,372.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,729.62, 10,666.16 and 4,372.67 is: 6,033.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,729.62 : 10,666.16 = 4,372.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,729.62/10,666.16 = 4,372.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,729.62x = 10,666.16 × 4,372.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,729.62x = 46,639,602.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,639,602.65/7,729.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,033.88

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