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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,773.93, 10,727.87 and 4,237.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,773.93, 10,727.87 and 4,237.11 is: 5,847.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,773.93 : 10,727.87 = 4,237.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,773.93/10,727.87 = 4,237.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,773.93x = 10,727.87 × 4,237.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,773.93x = 45,455,144.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,455,144.07/7,773.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,847.13

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