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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,761.46, 10,710.48 and 4,224.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,761.46, 10,710.48 and 4,224.70 is: 5,829.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,761.46 : 10,710.48 = 4,224.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,761.46/10,710.48 = 4,224.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,761.46x = 10,710.48 × 4,224.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,761.46x = 45,248,564.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,248,564.86/7,761.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,829.90

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