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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,791.92, 10,750.37 and 4,434.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,791.92, 10,750.37 and 4,434.72 is: 6,118.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,791.92 : 10,750.37 = 4,434.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,791.92/10,750.37 = 4,434.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,791.92x = 10,750.37 × 4,434.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,791.92x = 47,674,858.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,674,858.67/7,791.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,118.50

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