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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,832.54, 10,808.82 and 4,295.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,832.54, 10,808.82 and 4,295.81 is: 5,928.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,832.54 : 10,808.82 = 4,295.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,832.54/10,808.82 = 4,295.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,832.54x = 10,808.82 × 4,295.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,832.54x = 46,432,583.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,432,583.00/7,832.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,928.17

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