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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,755.65, 10,702.48 and 4,218.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,755.65, 10,702.48 and 4,218.86 is: 5,821.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,755.65 : 10,702.48 = 4,218.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,755.65/10,702.48 = 4,218.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,755.65x = 10,702.48 × 4,218.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,755.65x = 45,152,264.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,152,264.77/7,755.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,821.85

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