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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,751.76, 10,697.64 and 4,215.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,751.76, 10,697.64 and 4,215.18 is: 5,817.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,751.76 : 10,697.64 = 4,215.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,751.76/10,697.64 = 4,215.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,751.76x = 10,697.64 × 4,215.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,751.76x = 45,092,478.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,092,478.18/7,751.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,817.06

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