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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,806.45, 10,772.88 and 4,449.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,806.45, 10,772.88 and 4,449.27 is: 6,139.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,806.45 : 10,772.88 = 4,449.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,806.45/10,772.88 = 4,449.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,806.45x = 10,772.88 × 4,449.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,806.45x = 47,931,451.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,931,451.80/7,806.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,139.98

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