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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,806.02, 10,772.52 and 4,269.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,806.02, 10,772.52 and 4,269.44 is: 5,891.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,806.02 : 10,772.52 = 4,269.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,806.02/10,772.52 = 4,269.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,806.02x = 10,772.52 × 4,269.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,806.02x = 45,992,627.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,992,627.79/7,806.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,891.94

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