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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,805.78, 10,771.94 and 4,269.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,805.78, 10,771.94 and 4,269.02 is: 5,891.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,805.78 : 10,771.94 = 4,269.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,805.78/10,771.94 = 4,269.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,805.78x = 10,771.94 × 4,269.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,805.78x = 45,985,627.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,985,627.30/7,805.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,891.23

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