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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,763.97, 10,714.24 and 4,227.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,763.97, 10,714.24 and 4,227.18 is: 5,833.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,763.97 : 10,714.24 = 4,227.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,763.97/10,714.24 = 4,227.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,763.97x = 10,714.24 × 4,227.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,763.97x = 45,291,021.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,291,021.04/7,763.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,833.49

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