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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,821.91, 10,794.26 and 4,285.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,821.91, 10,794.26 and 4,285.12 is: 5,913.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,821.91 : 10,794.26 = 4,285.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,821.91/10,794.26 = 4,285.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,821.91x = 10,794.26 × 4,285.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,821.91x = 46,254,699.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,254,699.41/7,821.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,913.48

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