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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,775.01, 10,729.50 and 4,238.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,775.01, 10,729.50 and 4,238.22 is: 5,848.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,775.01 : 10,729.50 = 4,238.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,775.01/10,729.50 = 4,238.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,775.01x = 10,729.50 × 4,238.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,775.01x = 45,473,981.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,473,981.49/7,775.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,848.74

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