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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,762, 10,711.56 and 4,450

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,762, 10,711.56 and 4,450 is: 6,141

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,762 : 10,711.56 = 4,450 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,762/10,711.56 = 4,450/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,762x = 10,711.56 × 4,450
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,762x = 47,666,442
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,666,442/7,762
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,141

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