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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,768.79, 10,721.18 and 4,232.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,768.79, 10,721.18 and 4,232.33 is: 5,840.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,768.79 : 10,721.18 = 4,232.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,768.79/10,721.18 = 4,232.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,768.79x = 10,721.18 × 4,232.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,768.79x = 45,375,528.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,375,528.72/7,768.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,840.75

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