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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,802.66, 10,766.90 and 4,445.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,802.66, 10,766.90 and 4,445.21 is: 6,133.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,802.66 : 10,766.90 = 4,445.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,802.66/10,766.90 = 4,445.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,802.66x = 10,766.90 × 4,445.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,802.66x = 47,861,131.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,861,131.55/7,802.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,133.95

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