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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,778.64, 10,733.32 and 4,466

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,778.64, 10,733.32 and 4,466 is: 6,162.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,778.64 : 10,733.32 = 4,466 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,778.64/10,733.32 = 4,466/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,778.64x = 10,733.32 × 4,466
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,778.64x = 47,935,007.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,935,007.12/7,778.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,162.39

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