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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,804.59, 10,770.56 and 4,267.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,804.59, 10,770.56 and 4,267.99 is: 5,889.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,804.59 : 10,770.56 = 4,267.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,804.59/10,770.56 = 4,267.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,804.59x = 10,770.56 × 4,267.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,804.59x = 45,968,642.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,968,642.37/7,804.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,889.95

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