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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,819.71, 11,700.14 and 5,484.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,819.71, 11,700.14 and 5,484.28 is: 8,205.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,819.71 : 11,700.14 = 5,484.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,819.71/11,700.14 = 5,484.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,819.71x = 11,700.14 × 5,484.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,819.71x = 64,166,843.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,166,843.80/7,819.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,205.78

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