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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,787.73, 10,746.66 and 4,250.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,787.73, 10,746.66 and 4,250.88 is: 5,865.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,787.73 : 10,746.66 = 4,250.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,787.73/10,746.66 = 4,250.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,787.73x = 10,746.66 × 4,250.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,787.73x = 45,682,762.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,682,762.06/7,787.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,865.99

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