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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,755.54, 10,702.65 and 4,218.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,755.54, 10,702.65 and 4,218.81 is: 5,821.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,755.54 : 10,702.65 = 4,218.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,755.54/10,702.65 = 4,218.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,755.54x = 10,702.65 × 4,218.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,755.54x = 45,152,446.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,152,446.85/7,755.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,821.96

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