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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,791.53, 10,751.85 and 4,254.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,791.53, 10,751.85 and 4,254.03 is: 5,870.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,791.53 : 10,751.85 = 4,254.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,791.53/10,751.85 = 4,254.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,791.53x = 10,751.85 × 4,254.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,791.53x = 45,738,692.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,738,692.46/7,791.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,870.31

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