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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,791.95, 10,752.82 and 4,255.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,791.95, 10,752.82 and 4,255.16 is: 5,872.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,791.95 : 10,752.82 = 4,255.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,791.95/10,752.82 = 4,255.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,791.95x = 10,752.82 × 4,255.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,791.95x = 45,754,969.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,754,969.55/7,791.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,872.08

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