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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,761.39, 10,710.36 and 4,224.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,761.39, 10,710.36 and 4,224.60 is: 5,829.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,761.39 : 10,710.36 = 4,224.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,761.39/10,710.36 = 4,224.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,761.39x = 10,710.36 × 4,224.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,761.39x = 45,246,986.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,246,986.86/7,761.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,829.75

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