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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,761.24, 10,710.96 and 4,224.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,761.24, 10,710.96 and 4,224.36 is: 5,829.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,761.24 : 10,710.96 = 4,224.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,761.24/10,710.96 = 4,224.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,761.24x = 10,710.96 × 4,224.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,761.24x = 45,246,950.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,246,950.99/7,761.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,829.86

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