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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,803.48, 10,767.78 and 4,659

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,803.48, 10,767.78 and 4,659 is: 6,428.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,803.48 : 10,767.78 = 4,659 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,803.48/10,767.78 = 4,659/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,803.48x = 10,767.78 × 4,659
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,803.48x = 50,167,087.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,167,087.02/7,803.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,428.81

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