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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,775.94, 10,730.73 and 4,239.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,775.94, 10,730.73 and 4,239.15 is: 5,849.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,775.94 : 10,730.73 = 4,239.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,775.94/10,730.73 = 4,239.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,775.94x = 10,730.73 × 4,239.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,775.94x = 45,489,174.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,489,174.08/7,775.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,849.99

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