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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,757.94, 10,706.07 and 4,221.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,757.94, 10,706.07 and 4,221.15 is: 5,825.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,757.94 : 10,706.07 = 4,221.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,757.94/10,706.07 = 4,221.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,757.94x = 10,706.07 × 4,221.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,757.94x = 45,191,927.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,191,927.38/7,757.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,825.25

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