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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,761.48, 10,711.08 and 4,224.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,761.48, 10,711.08 and 4,224.48 is: 5,829.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,761.48 : 10,711.08 = 4,224.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,761.48/10,711.08 = 4,224.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,761.48x = 10,711.08 × 4,224.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,761.48x = 45,248,743.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,248,743.24/7,761.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,829.91

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