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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,803.54, 10,768.92 and 4,266.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,803.54, 10,768.92 and 4,266.77 is: 5,888.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,803.54 : 10,768.92 = 4,266.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,803.54/10,768.92 = 4,266.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,803.54x = 10,768.92 × 4,266.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,803.54x = 45,948,450.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,948,450.94/7,803.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,888.15

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