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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,729.88, 10,668.74 and 4,372.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,729.88, 10,668.74 and 4,372.68 is: 6,035.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,729.88 : 10,668.74 = 4,372.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,729.88/10,668.74 = 4,372.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,729.88x = 10,668.74 × 4,372.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,729.88x = 46,650,986.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,650,986.02/7,729.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,035.15

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