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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,751.74, 10,697.64 and 4,215.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,751.74, 10,697.64 and 4,215.22 is: 5,817.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,751.74 : 10,697.64 = 4,215.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,751.74/10,697.64 = 4,215.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,751.74x = 10,697.64 × 4,215.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,751.74x = 45,092,906.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,092,906.08/7,751.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,817.13

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