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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,761.29, 10,710.26 and 4,224.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,761.29, 10,710.26 and 4,224.50 is: 5,829.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,761.29 : 10,710.26 = 4,224.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,761.29/10,710.26 = 4,224.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,761.29x = 10,710.26 × 4,224.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,761.29x = 45,245,472.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,245,472.25/7,761.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,829.64

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