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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,787.59, 10,746.87 and 4,250.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,787.59, 10,746.87 and 4,250.83 is: 5,866.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,787.59 : 10,746.87 = 4,250.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,787.59/10,746.87 = 4,250.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,787.59x = 10,746.87 × 4,250.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,787.59x = 45,683,117.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,683,117.40/7,787.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,866.14

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