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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,809.79, 10,777.90 and 4,624.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,809.79, 10,777.90 and 4,624.91 is: 6,382.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,809.79 : 10,777.90 = 4,624.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,809.79/10,777.90 = 4,624.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,809.79x = 10,777.90 × 4,624.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,809.79x = 49,846,817.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,846,817.49/7,809.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,382.61

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