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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,779.92, 10,735.96 and 4,242.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,779.92, 10,735.96 and 4,242.92 is: 5,855.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,779.92 : 10,735.96 = 4,242.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,779.92/10,735.96 = 4,242.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,779.92x = 10,735.96 × 4,242.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,779.92x = 45,551,755.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,551,755.12/7,779.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,855.05

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