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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,783.29, 10,740.98 and 4,246.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,783.29, 10,740.98 and 4,246.58 is: 5,860.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,783.29 : 10,740.98 = 4,246.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,783.29/10,740.98 = 4,246.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,783.29x = 10,740.98 × 4,246.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,783.29x = 45,612,355.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,612,355.91/7,783.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,860.29

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