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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,805.61, 10,771.80 and 4,268.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,805.61, 10,771.80 and 4,268.88 is: 5,891.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,805.61 : 10,771.80 = 4,268.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,805.61/10,771.80 = 4,268.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,805.61x = 10,771.80 × 4,268.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,805.61x = 45,983,521.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,983,521.58/7,805.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,891.09

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