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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,791.87, 10,752.78 and 4,255.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,791.87, 10,752.78 and 4,255.09 is: 5,872.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,791.87 : 10,752.78 = 4,255.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,791.87/10,752.78 = 4,255.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,791.87x = 10,752.78 × 4,255.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,791.87x = 45,754,019.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,754,019.77/7,791.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,872.02

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