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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,757.29, 10,705.32 and 4,220.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,757.29, 10,705.32 and 4,220.63 is: 5,824.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,757.29 : 10,705.32 = 4,220.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,757.29/10,705.32 = 4,220.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,757.29x = 10,705.32 × 4,220.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,757.29x = 45,183,194.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,183,194.75/7,757.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,824.61

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