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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,821.35, 10,792.46 and 6,232.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,821.35, 10,792.46 and 6,232.03 is: 8,599.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,821.35 : 10,792.46 = 6,232.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,821.35/10,792.46 = 6,232.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,821.35x = 10,792.46 × 6,232.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,821.35x = 67,258,934.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,258,934.49/7,821.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,599.40

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