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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,802.69, 10,767.69 and 4,217.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,802.69, 10,767.69 and 4,217.63 is: 5,820.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,802.69 : 10,767.69 = 4,217.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,802.69/10,767.69 = 4,217.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,802.69x = 10,767.69 × 4,217.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,802.69x = 45,414,078.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,414,078.54/7,802.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,820.31

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