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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,775.33, 10,729.95 and 4,238.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,775.33, 10,729.95 and 4,238.54 is: 5,849.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,775.33 : 10,729.95 = 4,238.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,775.33/10,729.95 = 4,238.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,775.33x = 10,729.95 × 4,238.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,775.33x = 45,479,268.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,479,268.62/7,775.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,849.18

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