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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,822.03, 10,794.42 and 4,237

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,822.03, 10,794.42 and 4,237 is: 5,847.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,822.03 : 10,794.42 = 4,237 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,822.03/10,794.42 = 4,237/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,822.03x = 10,794.42 × 4,237
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,822.03x = 45,735,957.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,735,957.54/7,822.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,847.07

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