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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,788.96, 10,748.22 and 4,252.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,788.96, 10,748.22 and 4,252.11 is: 5,867.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,788.96 : 10,748.22 = 4,252.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,788.96/10,748.22 = 4,252.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,788.96x = 10,748.22 × 4,252.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,788.96x = 45,702,613.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,702,613.74/7,788.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,867.61

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