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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,785.66, 10,744.11 and 4,248.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,785.66, 10,744.11 and 4,248.81 is: 5,863.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,785.66 : 10,744.11 = 4,248.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,785.66/10,744.11 = 4,248.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,785.66x = 10,744.11 × 4,248.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,785.66x = 45,649,682.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,649,682.01/7,785.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,863.30

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