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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,780.46, 10,737.94 and 4,423.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,780.46, 10,737.94 and 4,423.77 is: 6,105.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,780.46 : 10,737.94 = 4,423.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,780.46/10,737.94 = 4,423.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,780.46x = 10,737.94 × 4,423.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,780.46x = 47,502,222.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,502,222.63/7,780.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,105.32

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