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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,799.91, 10,763.35 and 4,263.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,799.91, 10,763.35 and 4,263.13 is: 5,882.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,799.91 : 10,763.35 = 4,263.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,799.91/10,763.35 = 4,263.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,799.91x = 10,763.35 × 4,263.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,799.91x = 45,885,560.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,885,560.29/7,799.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,882.83

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