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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,832.68, 10,808.09 and 4,475.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,832.68, 10,808.09 and 4,475.71 is: 6,175.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,832.68 : 10,808.09 = 4,475.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,832.68/10,808.09 = 4,475.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,832.68x = 10,808.09 × 4,475.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,832.68x = 48,373,822.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,373,822.45/7,832.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,175.90

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