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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,761.79, 10,710.95 and 4,225

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,761.79, 10,710.95 and 4,225 is: 5,830.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,761.79 : 10,710.95 = 4,225 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,761.79/10,710.95 = 4,225/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,761.79x = 10,710.95 × 4,225
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,761.79x = 45,253,742.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,253,742.63/7,761.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,830.33

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