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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,819.53, 10,790.72 and 4,282.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,819.53, 10,790.72 and 4,282.77 is: 5,910.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,819.53 : 10,790.72 = 4,282.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,819.53/10,790.72 = 4,282.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,819.53x = 10,790.72 × 4,282.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,819.53x = 46,214,150.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,214,150.48/7,819.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,910.09

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