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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,792.81, 10,753.76 and 4,256.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,792.81, 10,753.76 and 4,256.15 is: 5,873.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,792.81 : 10,753.76 = 4,256.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,792.81/10,753.76 = 4,256.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,792.81x = 10,753.76 × 4,256.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,792.81x = 45,769,572.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,769,572.50/7,792.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,873.31

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