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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,799.76, 10,763.22 and 4,262.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,799.76, 10,763.22 and 4,262.28 is: 5,881.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,799.76 : 10,763.22 = 4,262.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,799.76/10,763.22 = 4,262.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,799.76x = 10,763.22 × 4,262.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,799.76x = 45,875,857.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,875,857.34/7,799.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,881.70

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