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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,792.47, 10,753.83 and 4,255.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,792.47, 10,753.83 and 4,255.91 is: 5,873.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,792.47 : 10,753.83 = 4,255.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,792.47/10,753.83 = 4,255.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,792.47x = 10,753.83 × 4,255.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,792.47x = 45,767,332.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,767,332.64/7,792.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,873.28

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