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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,806.07, 10,772.36 and 4,269.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,806.07, 10,772.36 and 4,269.27 is: 5,891.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,806.07 : 10,772.36 = 4,269.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,806.07/10,772.36 = 4,269.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,806.07x = 10,772.36 × 4,269.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,806.07x = 45,990,113.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,990,113.38/7,806.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,891.58

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