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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,814.43, 10,783.94 and 4,277.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,814.43, 10,783.94 and 4,277.97 is: 5,903.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,814.43 : 10,783.94 = 4,277.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,814.43/10,783.94 = 4,277.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,814.43x = 10,783.94 × 4,277.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,814.43x = 46,133,382.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,133,382.50/7,814.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,903.61

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