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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,787.04, 10,745.91 and 4,250.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,787.04, 10,745.91 and 4,250.31 is: 5,865.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,787.04 : 10,745.91 = 4,250.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,787.04/10,745.91 = 4,250.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,787.04x = 10,745.91 × 4,250.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,787.04x = 45,673,448.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,673,448.73/7,787.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,865.32

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