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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,759.28, 10,707.86 and 4,222.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,759.28, 10,707.86 and 4,222.52 is: 5,827.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,759.28 : 10,707.86 = 4,222.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,759.28/10,707.86 = 4,222.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,759.28x = 10,707.86 × 4,222.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,759.28x = 45,214,153.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,214,153.01/7,759.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,827.11

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