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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,777.78, 10,732.93 and 4,240.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,777.78, 10,732.93 and 4,240.91 is: 5,852.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,777.78 : 10,732.93 = 4,240.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,777.78/10,732.93 = 4,240.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,777.78x = 10,732.93 × 4,240.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,777.78x = 45,517,406.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,517,406.40/7,777.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,852.24

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