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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,806.88, 10,773.12 and 4,269.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,806.88, 10,773.12 and 4,269.88 is: 5,892.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,806.88 : 10,773.12 = 4,269.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,806.88/10,773.12 = 4,269.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,806.88x = 10,773.12 × 4,269.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,806.88x = 45,999,929.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,999,929.63/7,806.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,892.23

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