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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,807.37, 10,773.91 and 4,451.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,807.37, 10,773.91 and 4,451.27 is: 6,142.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,807.37 : 10,773.91 = 4,451.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,807.37/10,773.91 = 4,451.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,807.37x = 10,773.91 × 4,451.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,807.37x = 47,957,582.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,957,582.37/7,807.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,142.60

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