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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,791.98, 10,752.51 and 4,254.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,791.98, 10,752.51 and 4,254.50 is: 5,870.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,791.98 : 10,752.51 = 4,254.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,791.98/10,752.51 = 4,254.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,791.98x = 10,752.51 × 4,254.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,791.98x = 45,746,500.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,746,500.03/7,791.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,870.98

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