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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,762, 10,711.46 and 4,225.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,762, 10,711.46 and 4,225.16 is: 5,830.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,762 : 10,711.46 = 4,225.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,762/10,711.46 = 4,225.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,762x = 10,711.46 × 4,225.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,762x = 45,257,632.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,257,632.33/7,762
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,830.67

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