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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,751.94, 10,697.78 and 4,215.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,751.94, 10,697.78 and 4,215.14 is: 5,816.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,751.94 : 10,697.78 = 4,215.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,751.94/10,697.78 = 4,215.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,751.94x = 10,697.78 × 4,215.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,751.94x = 45,092,677.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,092,677.67/7,751.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,816.95

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