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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,790.72, 10,751.13 and 4,253.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,790.72, 10,751.13 and 4,253.93 is: 5,870.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,790.72 : 10,751.13 = 4,253.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,790.72/10,751.13 = 4,253.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,790.72x = 10,751.13 × 4,253.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,790.72x = 45,734,554.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,734,554.44/7,790.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,870.39

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