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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,805.66, 10,771.85 and 4,268.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,805.66, 10,771.85 and 4,268.88 is: 5,891.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,805.66 : 10,771.85 = 4,268.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,805.66/10,771.85 = 4,268.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,805.66x = 10,771.85 × 4,268.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,805.66x = 45,983,713.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,983,713.68/7,805.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,891.08

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