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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,799.96, 10,764.68 and 4,263.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,799.96, 10,764.68 and 4,263.70 is: 5,884.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,799.96 : 10,764.68 = 4,263.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,799.96/10,764.68 = 4,263.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,799.96x = 10,764.68 × 4,263.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,799.96x = 45,897,376.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,897,376.78/7,799.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,884.31

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