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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,814.28, 10,783.70 and 4,277.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,814.28, 10,783.70 and 4,277.49 is: 5,902.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,814.28 : 10,783.70 = 4,277.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,814.28/10,783.70 = 4,277.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,814.28x = 10,783.70 × 4,277.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,814.28x = 46,127,147.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,127,147.53/7,814.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,902.93

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