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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,822.46, 10,794.57 and 4,285.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,822.46, 10,794.57 and 4,285.01 is: 5,913.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,822.46 : 10,794.57 = 4,285.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,822.46/10,794.57 = 4,285.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,822.46x = 10,794.57 × 4,285.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,822.46x = 46,254,840.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,254,840.40/7,822.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,913.08

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