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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,755.66, 10,704.78 and 4,966.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,755.66, 10,704.78 and 4,966.02 is: 6,854.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,755.66 : 10,704.78 = 4,966.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,755.66/10,704.78 = 4,966.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,755.66x = 10,704.78 × 4,966.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,755.66x = 53,160,151.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,160,151.58/7,755.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,854.37

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