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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,758.59, 10,706.85 and 4,221.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,758.59, 10,706.85 and 4,221.72 is: 5,825.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,758.59 : 10,706.85 = 4,221.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,758.59/10,706.85 = 4,221.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,758.59x = 10,706.85 × 4,221.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,758.59x = 45,201,322.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,201,322.78/7,758.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,825.98

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