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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,792.76, 10,753.84 and 4,255.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,792.76, 10,753.84 and 4,255.99 is: 5,873.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,792.76 : 10,753.84 = 4,255.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,792.76/10,753.84 = 4,255.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,792.76x = 10,753.84 × 4,255.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,792.76x = 45,768,213.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,768,213.94/7,792.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,873.17

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