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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,778.61, 10,734.48 and 4,241.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,778.61, 10,734.48 and 4,241.81 is: 5,853.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,778.61 : 10,734.48 = 4,241.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,778.61/10,734.48 = 4,241.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,778.61x = 10,734.48 × 4,241.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,778.61x = 45,533,651.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,533,651.45/7,778.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,853.70

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