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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,762.01, 10,711.52 and 4,225.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,762.01, 10,711.52 and 4,225.22 is: 5,830.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,762.01 : 10,711.52 = 4,225.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,762.01/10,711.52 = 4,225.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,762.01x = 10,711.52 × 4,225.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,762.01x = 45,258,453.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,258,453.85/7,762.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,830.77

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