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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,832.67, 10,809.36 and 4,295.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,832.67, 10,809.36 and 4,295.90 is: 5,928.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,832.67 : 10,809.36 = 4,295.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,832.67/10,809.36 = 4,295.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,832.67x = 10,809.36 × 4,295.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,832.67x = 46,435,875.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,435,875.58/7,832.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,928.49

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