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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,761.96, 10,711.98 and 5,114.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,761.96, 10,711.98 and 5,114.34 is: 7,058.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,761.96 : 10,711.98 = 5,114.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,761.96/10,711.98 = 5,114.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,761.96x = 10,711.98 × 5,114.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,761.96x = 54,784,707.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,784,707.79/7,761.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,058.10

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