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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,803.69, 10,768.92 and 4,266.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,803.69, 10,768.92 and 4,266.83 is: 5,888.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,803.69 : 10,768.92 = 4,266.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,803.69/10,768.92 = 4,266.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,803.69x = 10,768.92 × 4,266.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,803.69x = 45,949,097.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,949,097.08/7,803.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,888.12

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