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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,806.97, 10,773.37 and 4,269.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,806.97, 10,773.37 and 4,269.90 is: 5,892.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,806.97 : 10,773.37 = 4,269.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,806.97/10,773.37 = 4,269.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,806.97x = 10,773.37 × 4,269.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,806.97x = 46,001,212.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,001,212.56/7,806.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,892.33

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