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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,797.90, 10,761.73 and 4,441.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,797.90, 10,761.73 and 4,441.76 is: 6,129.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,797.90 : 10,761.73 = 4,441.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,797.90/10,761.73 = 4,441.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,797.90x = 10,761.73 × 4,441.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,797.90x = 47,801,021.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,801,021.84/7,797.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,129.99

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