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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,782.98, 10,739.94 and 4,246.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,782.98, 10,739.94 and 4,246.11 is: 5,859.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,782.98 : 10,739.94 = 4,246.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,782.98/10,739.94 = 4,246.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,782.98x = 10,739.94 × 4,246.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,782.98x = 45,602,966.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,602,966.63/7,782.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,859.32

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