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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,821.43, 10,790.82 and 4,461.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,821.43, 10,790.82 and 4,461.82 is: 6,155.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,821.43 : 10,790.82 = 4,461.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,821.43/10,790.82 = 4,461.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,821.43x = 10,790.82 × 4,461.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,821.43x = 48,146,669.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,146,669.52/7,821.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,155.74

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