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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,761, 10,709.91 and 4,224.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,761, 10,709.91 and 4,224.15 is: 5,829.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,761 : 10,709.91 = 4,224.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,761/10,709.91 = 4,224.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,761x = 10,709.91 × 4,224.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,761x = 45,240,266.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,240,266.33/7,761
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,829.18

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