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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,760.64, 10,709.91 and 4,224.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,760.64, 10,709.91 and 4,224.08 is: 5,829.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,760.64 : 10,709.91 = 4,224.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,760.64/10,709.91 = 4,224.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,760.64x = 10,709.91 × 4,224.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,760.64x = 45,239,516.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,239,516.63/7,760.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,829.35

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