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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,811.64, 10,782.33 and 4,456.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,811.64, 10,782.33 and 4,456.28 is: 6,150.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,811.64 : 10,782.33 = 4,456.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,811.64/10,782.33 = 4,456.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,811.64x = 10,782.33 × 4,456.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,811.64x = 48,049,091.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,049,091.78/7,811.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,150.96

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