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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,778.69, 10,734.59 and 4,241.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,778.69, 10,734.59 and 4,241.92 is: 5,853.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,778.69 : 10,734.59 = 4,241.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,778.69/10,734.59 = 4,241.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,778.69x = 10,734.59 × 4,241.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,778.69x = 45,535,272.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,535,272.01/7,778.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,853.85

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