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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,729.98, 10,672.92 and 4,749.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,729.98, 10,672.92 and 4,749.81 is: 6,558.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,729.98 : 10,672.92 = 4,749.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,729.98/10,672.92 = 4,749.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,729.98x = 10,672.92 × 4,749.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,729.98x = 50,694,342.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,694,342.15/7,729.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,558.15

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