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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,804.62, 10,770.21 and 4,267.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,804.62, 10,770.21 and 4,267.62 is: 5,889.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,804.62 : 10,770.21 = 4,267.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,804.62/10,770.21 = 4,267.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,804.62x = 10,770.21 × 4,267.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,804.62x = 45,963,163.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,963,163.60/7,804.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,889.23

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