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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,757.89, 10,706.12 and 4,221.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,757.89, 10,706.12 and 4,221.33 is: 5,825.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,757.89 : 10,706.12 = 4,221.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,757.89/10,706.12 = 4,221.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,757.89x = 10,706.12 × 4,221.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,757.89x = 45,194,092.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,194,092.30/7,757.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,825.56

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