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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,803.44, 10,768.72 and 4,266.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,803.44, 10,768.72 and 4,266.64 is: 5,887.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,803.44 : 10,768.72 = 4,266.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,803.44/10,768.72 = 4,266.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,803.44x = 10,768.72 × 4,266.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,803.44x = 45,946,251.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,946,251.50/7,803.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,887.95

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