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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,799.38, 10,762.74 and 4,261.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,799.38, 10,762.74 and 4,261.91 is: 5,881.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,799.38 : 10,762.74 = 4,261.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,799.38/10,762.74 = 4,261.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,799.38x = 10,762.74 × 4,261.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,799.38x = 45,869,775.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,869,775.42/7,799.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,881.21

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