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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,798.92, 10,758.90 and 4,485

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,798.92, 10,758.90 and 4,485 is: 6,187.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,798.92 : 10,758.90 = 4,485 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,798.92/10,758.90 = 4,485/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,798.92x = 10,758.90 × 4,485
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,798.92x = 48,253,666.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,253,666.50/7,798.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,187.22

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