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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,791.26, 10,751.92 and 4,996.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,791.26, 10,751.92 and 4,996.76 is: 6,895.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,791.26 : 10,751.92 = 4,996.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,791.26/10,751.92 = 4,996.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,791.26x = 10,751.92 × 4,996.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,791.26x = 53,724,763.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,724,763.78/7,791.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,895.52

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