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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,791, 10,751.18 and 4,253.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,791, 10,751.18 and 4,253.54 is: 5,869.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,791 : 10,751.18 = 4,253.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,791/10,751.18 = 4,253.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,791x = 10,751.18 × 4,253.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,791x = 45,730,574.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,730,574.18/7,791
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,869.67

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