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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,773.44, 11,718.76 and 7,272.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,773.44, 11,718.76 and 7,272.32 is: 10,963.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,773.44 : 11,718.76 = 7,272.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,773.44/11,718.76 = 7,272.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,773.44x = 11,718.76 × 7,272.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,773.44x = 85,222,572.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,222,572.72/7,773.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,963.30

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