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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,764.69, 10,715.17 and 4,227.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,764.69, 10,715.17 and 4,227.91 is: 5,834.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,764.69 : 10,715.17 = 4,227.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,764.69/10,715.17 = 4,227.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,764.69x = 10,715.17 × 4,227.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,764.69x = 45,302,699.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,302,699.68/7,764.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,834.45

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