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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,761.51, 10,710.54 and 4,224.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,761.51, 10,710.54 and 4,224.72 is: 5,829.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,761.51 : 10,710.54 = 4,224.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,761.51/10,710.54 = 4,224.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,761.51x = 10,710.54 × 4,224.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,761.51x = 45,249,032.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,249,032.55/7,761.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,829.93

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