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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,773.62, 10,727.58 and 4,236.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,773.62, 10,727.58 and 4,236.82 is: 5,846.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,773.62 : 10,727.58 = 4,236.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,773.62/10,727.58 = 4,236.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,773.62x = 10,727.58 × 4,236.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,773.62x = 45,450,825.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,450,825.50/7,773.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,846.80

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