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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,788.59, 10,748.25 and 4,251.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,788.59, 10,748.25 and 4,251.83 is: 5,867.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,788.59 : 10,748.25 = 4,251.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,788.59/10,748.25 = 4,251.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,788.59x = 10,748.25 × 4,251.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,788.59x = 45,699,731.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,699,731.80/7,788.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,867.52

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