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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,799.04, 10,762.83 and 4,262.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,799.04, 10,762.83 and 4,262.47 is: 5,882.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,799.04 : 10,762.83 = 4,262.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,799.04/10,762.83 = 4,262.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,799.04x = 10,762.83 × 4,262.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,799.04x = 45,876,239.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,876,239.99/7,799.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,882.29

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