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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,747.72, 10,691.97 and 4,210.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,747.72, 10,691.97 and 4,210.92 is: 5,811.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,747.72 : 10,691.97 = 4,210.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,747.72/10,691.97 = 4,210.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,747.72x = 10,691.97 × 4,210.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,747.72x = 45,023,014.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,023,014.52/7,747.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,811.13

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