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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,791.94, 10,753.02 and 4,255.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,791.94, 10,753.02 and 4,255.16 is: 5,872.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,791.94 : 10,753.02 = 4,255.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,791.94/10,753.02 = 4,255.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,791.94x = 10,753.02 × 4,255.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,791.94x = 45,755,820.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,755,820.58/7,791.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,872.20

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