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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,752.59, 10,698.66 and 4,215.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,752.59, 10,698.66 and 4,215.72 is: 5,817.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,752.59 : 10,698.66 = 4,215.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,752.59/10,698.66 = 4,215.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,752.59x = 10,698.66 × 4,215.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,752.59x = 45,102,554.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,102,554.94/7,752.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,817.74

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