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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,802.96, 10,767.69 and 4,265.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,802.96, 10,767.69 and 4,265.51 is: 5,886.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,802.96 : 10,767.69 = 4,265.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,802.96/10,767.69 = 4,265.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,802.96x = 10,767.69 × 4,265.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,802.96x = 45,929,689.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,929,689.37/7,802.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,886.19

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