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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,758.40, 10,706.72 and 4,221.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,758.40, 10,706.72 and 4,221.68 is: 5,825.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,758.40 : 10,706.72 = 4,221.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,758.40/10,706.72 = 4,221.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,758.40x = 10,706.72 × 4,221.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,758.40x = 45,200,345.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,200,345.69/7,758.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,825.99

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