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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,732.72, 10,671.68 and 4,375.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,732.72, 10,671.68 and 4,375.52 is: 6,038.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,732.72 : 10,671.68 = 4,375.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,732.72/10,671.68 = 4,375.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,732.72x = 10,671.68 × 4,375.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,732.72x = 46,694,149.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,694,149.27/7,732.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,038.52

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