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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,760.98, 10,709.82 and 4,224.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,760.98, 10,709.82 and 4,224.12 is: 5,829.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,760.98 : 10,709.82 = 4,224.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,760.98/10,709.82 = 4,224.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,760.98x = 10,709.82 × 4,224.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,760.98x = 45,239,524.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,239,524.70/7,760.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,829.10

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