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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,761.61, 10,711.02 and 4,224.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,761.61, 10,711.02 and 4,224.85 is: 5,830.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,761.61 : 10,711.02 = 4,224.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,761.61/10,711.02 = 4,224.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,761.61x = 10,711.02 × 4,224.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,761.61x = 45,252,399.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,252,399.29/7,761.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,830.29

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