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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,805.51, 10,771.59 and 4,268.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,805.51, 10,771.59 and 4,268.72 is: 5,890.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,805.51 : 10,771.59 = 4,268.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,805.51/10,771.59 = 4,268.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,805.51x = 10,771.59 × 4,268.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,805.51x = 45,980,847.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,980,847.81/7,805.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,890.82

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