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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,771.89, 10,725.20 and 4,235.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,771.89, 10,725.20 and 4,235.10 is: 5,844.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,771.89 : 10,725.20 = 4,235.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,771.89/10,725.20 = 4,235.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,771.89x = 10,725.20 × 4,235.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,771.89x = 45,422,240.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,422,240.89/7,771.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,844.43

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