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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,805.59, 10,771.94 and 4,268.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,805.59, 10,771.94 and 4,268.99 is: 5,891.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,805.59 : 10,771.94 = 4,268.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,805.59/10,771.94 = 4,268.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,805.59x = 10,771.94 × 4,268.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,805.59x = 45,985,304.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,985,304.14/7,805.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,891.33

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