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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,805.77, 10,772.23 and 4,268.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,805.77, 10,772.23 and 4,268.98 is: 5,891.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,805.77 : 10,772.23 = 4,268.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,805.77/10,772.23 = 4,268.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,805.77x = 10,772.23 × 4,268.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,805.77x = 45,986,408.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,986,408.92/7,805.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,891.34

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