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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,757.88, 10,705.82 and 4,221.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,757.88, 10,705.82 and 4,221.11 is: 5,825.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,757.88 : 10,705.82 = 4,221.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,757.88/10,705.82 = 4,221.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,757.88x = 10,705.82 × 4,221.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,757.88x = 45,190,369.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,190,369.23/7,757.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,825.09

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