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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,822.29, 10,794.67 and 4,237.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,822.29, 10,794.67 and 4,237.20 is: 5,847.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,822.29 : 10,794.67 = 4,237.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,822.29/10,794.67 = 4,237.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,822.29x = 10,794.67 × 4,237.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,822.29x = 45,739,175.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,739,175.72/7,822.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,847.29

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