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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,759.96, 10,708.74 and 4,223.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,759.96, 10,708.74 and 4,223.32 is: 5,828.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,759.96 : 10,708.74 = 4,223.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,759.96/10,708.74 = 4,223.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,759.96x = 10,708.74 × 4,223.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,759.96x = 45,226,435.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,226,435.82/7,759.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,828.18

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