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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,757.44, 10,705.17 and 4,220.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,757.44, 10,705.17 and 4,220.65 is: 5,824.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,757.44 : 10,705.17 = 4,220.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,757.44/10,705.17 = 4,220.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,757.44x = 10,705.17 × 4,220.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,757.44x = 45,182,775.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,182,775.76/7,757.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,824.44

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