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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,802.51, 10,767.47 and 4,265.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,802.51, 10,767.47 and 4,265.72 is: 5,886.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,802.51 : 10,767.47 = 4,265.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,802.51/10,767.47 = 4,265.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,802.51x = 10,767.47 × 4,265.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,802.51x = 45,930,936.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,930,936.96/7,802.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,886.69

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