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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,775.66, 10,730.68 and 4,239

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,775.66, 10,730.68 and 4,239 is: 5,849.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,775.66 : 10,730.68 = 4,239 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,775.66/10,730.68 = 4,239/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,775.66x = 10,730.68 × 4,239
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,775.66x = 45,487,352.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,487,352.52/7,775.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,849.97

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