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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,782.07, 10,739.27 and 4,245.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,782.07, 10,739.27 and 4,245.34 is: 5,858.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,782.07 : 10,739.27 = 4,245.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,782.07/10,739.27 = 4,245.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,782.07x = 10,739.27 × 4,245.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,782.07x = 45,591,852.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,591,852.50/7,782.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,858.58

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