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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,775.98, 10,730.66 and 4,239.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,775.98, 10,730.66 and 4,239.12 is: 5,849.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,775.98 : 10,730.66 = 4,239.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,775.98/10,730.66 = 4,239.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,775.98x = 10,730.66 × 4,239.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,775.98x = 45,488,555.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,488,555.42/7,775.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,849.88

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