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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,775.89, 10,730.73 and 4,239.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,775.89, 10,730.73 and 4,239.11 is: 5,849.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,775.89 : 10,730.73 = 4,239.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,775.89/10,730.73 = 4,239.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,775.89x = 10,730.73 × 4,239.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,775.89x = 45,488,744.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,488,744.85/7,775.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,849.97

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