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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,747.76, 10,691.88 and 4,211.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,747.76, 10,691.88 and 4,211.12 is: 5,811.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,747.76 : 10,691.88 = 4,211.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,747.76/10,691.88 = 4,211.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,747.76x = 10,691.88 × 4,211.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,747.76x = 45,024,789.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,024,789.71/7,747.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,811.33

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