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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,775.83, 10,730.69 and 4,238.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,775.83, 10,730.69 and 4,238.92 is: 5,849.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,775.83 : 10,730.69 = 4,238.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,775.83/10,730.69 = 4,238.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,775.83x = 10,730.69 × 4,238.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,775.83x = 45,486,536.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,486,536.45/7,775.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,849.73

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