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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,764.46, 10,714.59 and 4,227.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,764.46, 10,714.59 and 4,227.66 is: 5,833.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,764.46 : 10,714.59 = 4,227.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,764.46/10,714.59 = 4,227.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,764.46x = 10,714.59 × 4,227.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,764.46x = 45,297,643.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,297,643.56/7,764.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,833.97

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