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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,762.53, 10,711.98 and 4,225.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,762.53, 10,711.98 and 4,225.74 is: 5,831.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,762.53 : 10,711.98 = 4,225.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,762.53/10,711.98 = 4,225.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,762.53x = 10,711.98 × 4,225.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,762.53x = 45,266,042.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,266,042.37/7,762.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,831.35

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