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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,855.26, 11,778.03 and 4,566.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,855.26, 11,778.03 and 4,566.66 is: 6,847.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,855.26 : 11,778.03 = 4,566.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,855.26/11,778.03 = 4,566.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,855.26x = 11,778.03 × 4,566.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,855.26x = 53,786,258.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,786,258.48/7,855.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,847.16

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