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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,803.05, 10,768.22 and 4,266.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,803.05, 10,768.22 and 4,266.32 is: 5,887.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,803.05 : 10,768.22 = 4,266.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,803.05/10,768.22 = 4,266.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,803.05x = 10,768.22 × 4,266.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,803.05x = 45,940,597.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,940,597.18/7,803.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,887.52

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