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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,747.66, 10,691.94 and 4,211.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,747.66, 10,691.94 and 4,211.11 is: 5,811.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,747.66 : 10,691.94 = 4,211.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,747.66/10,691.94 = 4,211.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,747.66x = 10,691.94 × 4,211.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,747.66x = 45,024,935.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,024,935.45/7,747.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,811.42

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