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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,778.46, 10,734.26 and 4,421.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,778.46, 10,734.26 and 4,421.28 is: 6,101.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,778.46 : 10,734.26 = 4,421.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,778.46/10,734.26 = 4,421.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,778.46x = 10,734.26 × 4,421.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,778.46x = 47,459,169.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,459,169.05/7,778.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,101.36

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