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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,755.31, 10,702.21 and 4,218.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,755.31, 10,702.21 and 4,218.44 is: 5,821.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,755.31 : 10,702.21 = 4,218.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,755.31/10,702.21 = 4,218.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,755.31x = 10,702.21 × 4,218.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,755.31x = 45,146,630.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,146,630.75/7,755.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,821.38

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