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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,782.63, 10,739.66 and 4,245.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,782.63, 10,739.66 and 4,245.63 is: 5,858.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,782.63 : 10,739.66 = 4,245.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,782.63/10,739.66 = 4,245.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,782.63x = 10,739.66 × 4,245.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,782.63x = 45,596,601.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,596,601.46/7,782.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,858.77

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