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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,804.89, 10,770.59 and 4,268.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,804.89, 10,770.59 and 4,268.10 is: 5,889.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,804.89 : 10,770.59 = 4,268.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,804.89/10,770.59 = 4,268.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,804.89x = 10,770.59 × 4,268.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,804.89x = 45,969,933.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,969,933.84/7,804.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,889.89

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