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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,807.61, 10,774.42 and 4,270.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,807.61, 10,774.42 and 4,270.79 is: 5,893.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,807.61 : 10,774.42 = 4,270.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,807.61/10,774.42 = 4,270.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,807.61x = 10,774.42 × 4,270.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,807.61x = 46,015,301.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,015,301.45/7,807.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,893.65

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