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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,760.93, 10,710.08 and 4,224.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,760.93, 10,710.08 and 4,224.14 is: 5,829.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,760.93 : 10,710.08 = 4,224.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,760.93/10,710.08 = 4,224.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,760.93x = 10,710.08 × 4,224.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,760.93x = 45,240,818.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,240,818.50/7,760.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,829.30

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