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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,797.57, 10,761.26 and 4,440.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,797.57, 10,761.26 and 4,440.52 is: 6,128.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,797.57 : 10,761.26 = 4,440.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,797.57/10,761.26 = 4,440.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,797.57x = 10,761.26 × 4,440.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,797.57x = 47,785,581.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,785,581.50/7,797.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,128.27

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