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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,751.99, 10,697.89 and 4,215.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,751.99, 10,697.89 and 4,215.23 is: 5,817.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,751.99 : 10,697.89 = 4,215.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,751.99/10,697.89 = 4,215.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,751.99x = 10,697.89 × 4,215.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,751.99x = 45,094,045.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,094,045.79/7,751.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,817.09

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