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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,832.17, 10,802.12 and 6,885.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,832.17, 10,802.12 and 6,885.96 is: 9,497.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,832.17 : 10,802.12 = 6,885.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,832.17/10,802.12 = 6,885.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,832.17x = 10,802.12 × 6,885.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,832.17x = 74,382,966.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,382,966.24/7,832.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,497.11

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