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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,799.61, 10,763.43 and 4,262.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,799.61, 10,763.43 and 4,262.82 is: 5,882.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,799.61 : 10,763.43 = 4,262.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,799.61/10,763.43 = 4,262.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,799.61x = 10,763.43 × 4,262.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,799.61x = 45,882,564.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,882,564.67/7,799.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,882.67

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