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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,750.92, 10,695.81 and 4,214.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,750.92, 10,695.81 and 4,214.10 is: 5,815.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,750.92 : 10,695.81 = 4,214.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,750.92/10,695.81 = 4,214.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,750.92x = 10,695.81 × 4,214.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,750.92x = 45,073,212.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,073,212.92/7,750.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,815.21

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