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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,833.78, 11,738.52 and 4,538.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,833.78, 11,738.52 and 4,538.70 is: 6,801.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,833.78 : 11,738.52 = 4,538.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,833.78/11,738.52 = 4,538.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,833.78x = 11,738.52 × 4,538.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,833.78x = 53,277,620.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,277,620.72/7,833.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,801.01

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