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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,804.94, 10,770.99 and 4,268.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,804.94, 10,770.99 and 4,268.08 is: 5,890.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,804.94 : 10,770.99 = 4,268.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,804.94/10,770.99 = 4,268.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,804.94x = 10,770.99 × 4,268.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,804.94x = 45,971,393.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,971,393.14/7,804.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,890.04

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