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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,787.88, 10,747.23 and 4,251.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,787.88, 10,747.23 and 4,251.10 is: 5,866.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,787.88 : 10,747.23 = 4,251.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,787.88/10,747.23 = 4,251.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,787.88x = 10,747.23 × 4,251.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,787.88x = 45,687,478.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,687,478.47/7,787.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,866.48

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