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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,762.79, 10,712.84 and 4,226.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,762.79, 10,712.84 and 4,226.19 is: 5,832.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,762.79 : 10,712.84 = 4,226.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,762.79/10,712.84 = 4,226.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,762.79x = 10,712.84 × 4,226.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,762.79x = 45,274,476.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,274,476.15/7,762.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,832.25

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