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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,822.58, 10,795.32 and 4,285.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,822.58, 10,795.32 and 4,285.58 is: 5,914.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,822.58 : 10,795.32 = 4,285.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,822.58/10,795.32 = 4,285.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,822.58x = 10,795.32 × 4,285.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,822.58x = 46,264,207.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,264,207.49/7,822.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,914.19

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