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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,774.91, 10,729.49 and 4,238.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,774.91, 10,729.49 and 4,238.18 is: 5,848.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,774.91 : 10,729.49 = 4,238.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,774.91/10,729.49 = 4,238.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,774.91x = 10,729.49 × 4,238.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,774.91x = 45,473,435.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,473,435.09/7,774.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,848.74

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