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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,786.23, 10,744.59 and 4,249.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,786.23, 10,744.59 and 4,249.38 is: 5,863.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,786.23 : 10,744.59 = 4,249.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,786.23/10,744.59 = 4,249.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,786.23x = 10,744.59 × 4,249.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,786.23x = 45,657,845.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,657,845.85/7,786.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,863.92

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