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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,762.23, 10,711.59 and 4,225.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,762.23, 10,711.59 and 4,225.37 is: 5,830.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,762.23 : 10,711.59 = 4,225.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,762.23/10,711.59 = 4,225.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,762.23x = 10,711.59 × 4,225.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,762.23x = 45,260,385.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,260,385.40/7,762.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,830.85

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