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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,828.58, 10,804.56 and 4,845.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,828.58, 10,804.56 and 4,845.38 is: 6,687.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,828.58 : 10,804.56 = 4,845.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,828.58/10,804.56 = 4,845.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,828.58x = 10,804.56 × 4,845.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,828.58x = 52,352,120.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,352,120.68/7,828.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,687.31

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