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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,761.13, 10,709.99 and 4,224.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,761.13, 10,709.99 and 4,224.13 is: 5,829.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,761.13 : 10,709.99 = 4,224.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,761.13/10,709.99 = 4,224.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,761.13x = 10,709.99 × 4,224.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,761.13x = 45,240,368.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,240,368.94/7,761.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,829.10

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