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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,807.70, 10,774.88 and 4,270.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,807.70, 10,774.88 and 4,270.91 is: 5,893.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,807.70 : 10,774.88 = 4,270.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,807.70/10,774.88 = 4,270.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,807.70x = 10,774.88 × 4,270.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,807.70x = 46,018,542.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,018,542.74/7,807.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,893.99

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