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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,791.48, 10,751.82 and 4,254

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,791.48, 10,751.82 and 4,254 is: 5,870.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,791.48 : 10,751.82 = 4,254 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,791.48/10,751.82 = 4,254/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,791.48x = 10,751.82 × 4,254
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,791.48x = 45,738,242.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,738,242.28/7,791.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,870.29

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