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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,761.29, 10,710.50 and 4,224.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,761.29, 10,710.50 and 4,224.51 is: 5,829.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,761.29 : 10,710.50 = 4,224.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,761.29/10,710.50 = 4,224.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,761.29x = 10,710.50 × 4,224.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,761.29x = 45,246,593.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,246,593.23/7,761.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,829.78

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