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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,803.97, 10,769.37 and 4,446.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,803.97, 10,769.37 and 4,446.98 is: 6,136.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,803.97 : 10,769.37 = 4,446.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,803.97/10,769.37 = 4,446.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,803.97x = 10,769.37 × 4,446.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,803.97x = 47,891,211.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,891,211.04/7,803.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,136.78

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