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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,757.83, 10,705.98 and 4,221.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,757.83, 10,705.98 and 4,221.19 is: 5,825.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,757.83 : 10,705.98 = 4,221.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,757.83/10,705.98 = 4,221.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,757.83x = 10,705.98 × 4,221.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,757.83x = 45,191,975.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,191,975.72/7,757.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,825.34

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