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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,782.08, 10,739.31 and 4,245.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,782.08, 10,739.31 and 4,245.29 is: 5,858.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,782.08 : 10,739.31 = 4,245.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,782.08/10,739.31 = 4,245.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,782.08x = 10,739.31 × 4,245.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,782.08x = 45,591,437.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,591,437.74/7,782.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,858.52

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