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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,778.29, 10,733.52 and 4,591.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,778.29, 10,733.52 and 4,591.42 is: 6,335.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,778.29 : 10,733.52 = 4,591.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,778.29/10,733.52 = 4,591.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,778.29x = 10,733.52 × 4,591.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,778.29x = 49,282,098.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,282,098.40/7,778.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,335.85

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