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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,761.01, 10,710.44 and 4,224.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,761.01, 10,710.44 and 4,224.46 is: 5,829.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,761.01 : 10,710.44 = 4,224.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,761.01/10,710.44 = 4,224.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,761.01x = 10,710.44 × 4,224.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,761.01x = 45,245,825.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,245,825.36/7,761.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,829.89

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