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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,767.48, 10,720.57 and 7,292.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,767.48, 10,720.57 and 7,292.72 is: 10,065.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,767.48 : 10,720.57 = 7,292.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,767.48/10,720.57 = 7,292.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,767.48x = 10,720.57 × 7,292.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,767.48x = 78,182,115.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,182,115.25/7,767.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,065.31

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