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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,758.69, 10,706.97 and 4,221.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,758.69, 10,706.97 and 4,221.89 is: 5,826.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,758.69 : 10,706.97 = 4,221.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,758.69/10,706.97 = 4,221.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,758.69x = 10,706.97 × 4,221.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,758.69x = 45,203,596.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,203,596.04/7,758.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,826.19

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