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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,761.72, 10,711.19 and 4,224.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,761.72, 10,711.19 and 4,224.92 is: 5,830.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,761.72 : 10,711.19 = 4,224.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,761.72/10,711.19 = 4,224.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,761.72x = 10,711.19 × 4,224.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,761.72x = 45,253,899.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,253,899.73/7,761.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,830.40

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