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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,747.85, 10,691.99 and 4,211.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,747.85, 10,691.99 and 4,211.07 is: 5,811.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,747.85 : 10,691.99 = 4,211.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,747.85/10,691.99 = 4,211.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,747.85x = 10,691.99 × 4,211.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,747.85x = 45,024,728.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,024,728.86/7,747.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,811.25

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