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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,758.41, 10,706.80 and 4,221.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,758.41, 10,706.80 and 4,221.82 is: 5,826.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,758.41 : 10,706.80 = 4,221.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,758.41/10,706.80 = 4,221.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,758.41x = 10,706.80 × 4,221.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,758.41x = 45,202,118.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,202,118.29/7,758.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,826.21

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