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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,830, 10,806.36 and 4,518

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,830, 10,806.36 and 4,518 is: 6,235.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,830 : 10,806.36 = 4,518 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,830/10,806.36 = 4,518/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,830x = 10,806.36 × 4,518
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,830x = 48,823,134.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,823,134.48/7,830
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,235.39

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