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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,825.89, 10,799.70 and 4,682.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,825.89, 10,799.70 and 4,682.82 is: 6,462.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,825.89 : 10,799.70 = 4,682.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,825.89/10,799.70 = 4,682.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,825.89x = 10,799.70 × 4,682.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,825.89x = 50,573,051.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,573,051.15/7,825.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,462.27

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