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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,707, 10,635.62 and 4,170.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,707, 10,635.62 and 4,170.20 is: 5,754.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,707 : 10,635.62 = 4,170.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,707/10,635.62 = 4,170.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,707x = 10,635.62 × 4,170.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,707x = 44,352,662.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,352,662.52/7,707
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,754.85

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