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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,731.52, 10,669.50 and 4,374.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,731.52, 10,669.50 and 4,374.26 is: 6,036.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,731.52 : 10,669.50 = 4,374.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,731.52/10,669.50 = 4,374.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,731.52x = 10,669.50 × 4,374.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,731.52x = 46,671,145.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,671,145.20/7,731.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,036.48

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