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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,779.44, 11,675.90 and 4,084.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,779.44, 11,675.90 and 4,084.28 is: 6,129.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,779.44 : 11,675.90 = 4,084.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,779.44/11,675.90 = 4,084.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,779.44x = 11,675.90 × 4,084.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,779.44x = 47,687,644.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,687,644.85/7,779.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,129.96

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