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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,729.74, 10,667.05 and 4,372.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,729.74, 10,667.05 and 4,372.49 is: 6,034.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,729.74 : 10,667.05 = 4,372.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,729.74/10,667.05 = 4,372.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,729.74x = 10,667.05 × 4,372.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,729.74x = 46,641,549.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,641,549.60/7,729.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,034.04

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