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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,775.03, 10,729.81 and 4,417.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,775.03, 10,729.81 and 4,417.74 is: 6,096.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,775.03 : 10,729.81 = 4,417.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,775.03/10,729.81 = 4,417.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,775.03x = 10,729.81 × 4,417.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,775.03x = 47,401,510.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,401,510.83/7,775.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,096.63

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