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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,805.41, 10,771.72 and 4,268.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,805.41, 10,771.72 and 4,268.62 is: 5,890.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,805.41 : 10,771.72 = 4,268.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,805.41/10,771.72 = 4,268.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,805.41x = 10,771.72 × 4,268.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,805.41x = 45,980,382.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,980,382.22/7,805.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,890.84

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