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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,782.02, 10,739.32 and 4,245.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,782.02, 10,739.32 and 4,245.23 is: 5,858.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,782.02 : 10,739.32 = 4,245.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,782.02/10,739.32 = 4,245.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,782.02x = 10,739.32 × 4,245.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,782.02x = 45,590,883.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,590,883.44/7,782.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,858.49

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