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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,804.46, 10,770.89 and 4,268.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,804.46, 10,770.89 and 4,268.20 is: 5,890.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,804.46 : 10,770.89 = 4,268.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,804.46/10,770.89 = 4,268.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,804.46x = 10,770.89 × 4,268.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,804.46x = 45,972,312.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,972,312.70/7,804.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,890.52

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