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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,710.14, 10,637.51 and 4,722.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,710.14, 10,637.51 and 4,722.86 is: 6,516.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,710.14 : 10,637.51 = 4,722.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,710.14/10,637.51 = 4,722.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,710.14x = 10,637.51 × 4,722.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,710.14x = 50,239,470.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,239,470.48/7,710.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,516.03

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