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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,775.09, 10,729.62 and 4,238.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,775.09, 10,729.62 and 4,238.31 is: 5,848.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,775.09 : 10,729.62 = 4,238.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,775.09/10,729.62 = 4,238.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,775.09x = 10,729.62 × 4,238.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,775.09x = 45,475,455.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,475,455.74/7,775.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,848.87

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