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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,755.52, 10,702.50 and 4,218.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,755.52, 10,702.50 and 4,218.65 is: 5,821.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,755.52 : 10,702.50 = 4,218.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,755.52/10,702.50 = 4,218.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,755.52x = 10,702.50 × 4,218.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,755.52x = 45,150,101.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,150,101.63/7,755.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,821.67

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