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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,753.96, 10,700.49 and 4,217.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,753.96, 10,700.49 and 4,217.19 is: 5,819.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,753.96 : 10,700.49 = 4,217.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,753.96/10,700.49 = 4,217.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,753.96x = 10,700.49 × 4,217.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,753.96x = 45,125,999.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,125,999.42/7,753.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,819.74

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