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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,751.97, 10,697.73 and 4,215.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,751.97, 10,697.73 and 4,215.17 is: 5,816.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,751.97 : 10,697.73 = 4,215.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,751.97/10,697.73 = 4,215.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,751.97x = 10,697.73 × 4,215.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,751.97x = 45,092,750.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,092,750.56/7,751.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,816.94

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