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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,805.37, 10,771.62 and 4,268.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,805.37, 10,771.62 and 4,268.52 is: 5,890.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,805.37 : 10,771.62 = 4,268.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,805.37/10,771.62 = 4,268.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,805.37x = 10,771.62 × 4,268.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,805.37x = 45,978,875.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,978,875.40/7,805.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,890.67

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