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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,749.98, 10,694.97 and 4,213.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,749.98, 10,694.97 and 4,213.17 is: 5,814.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,749.98 : 10,694.97 = 4,213.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,749.98/10,694.97 = 4,213.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,749.98x = 10,694.97 × 4,213.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,749.98x = 45,059,726.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,059,726.75/7,749.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,814.18

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