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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,731.45, 10,669.32 and 4,374

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,731.45, 10,669.32 and 4,374 is: 6,036.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,731.45 : 10,669.32 = 4,374 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,731.45/10,669.32 = 4,374/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,731.45x = 10,669.32 × 4,374
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,731.45x = 46,667,605.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,667,605.68/7,731.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,036.07

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