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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,802.58, 10,767.80 and 4,266

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,802.58, 10,767.80 and 4,266 is: 5,887.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,802.58 : 10,767.80 = 4,266 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,802.58/10,767.80 = 4,266/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,802.58x = 10,767.80 × 4,266
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,802.58x = 45,935,434.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,935,434.80/7,802.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,887.21

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