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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,781.78, 10,739.04 and 4,245.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,781.78, 10,739.04 and 4,245.32 is: 5,858.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,781.78 : 10,739.04 = 4,245.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,781.78/10,739.04 = 4,245.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,781.78x = 10,739.04 × 4,245.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,781.78x = 45,590,661.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,590,661.29/7,781.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,858.64

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