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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,108.85, 10,663.92 and 1,843.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,108.85, 10,663.92 and 1,843.85 is: 2,765.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,108.85 : 10,663.92 = 1,843.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,108.85/10,663.92 = 1,843.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,108.85x = 10,663.92 × 1,843.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,108.85x = 19,662,615.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,662,615.57/7,108.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,765.94

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