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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,762.96, 10,713.02 and 4,226.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,762.96, 10,713.02 and 4,226.16 is: 5,832.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,762.96 : 10,713.02 = 4,226.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,762.96/10,713.02 = 4,226.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,762.96x = 10,713.02 × 4,226.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,762.96x = 45,274,936.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,274,936.60/7,762.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,832.17

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